The impact of preoperative anemia and malnutrition on outcomes in paraesophageal hernia repair

ConclusionMalnutrition and anemia are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing paraesophageal hernia repair, as well as a longer length of stay. This information can be used for risk assessment and perhaps preoperative optimization of these risk factors when clinically appropriate.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research