Preoperative laboratory data are associated with complications and surgical site infection in composite head and neck surgical resections

ConclusionInflammatory markers are associated with complications but not SSI. High LFTs and low sodium are associated with complications and SSI. Coagulopathies did not increase transfusion rates. These findings identify laboratory studies to focus on during H&N resection preoperative assessments.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research