Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Postoperative Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries Undergoing Hepatectomy
ConclusionPatients with MetS had increased morbidity and mortality, as well as lower likelihood to achieve a TO following liver resection. MetS increased the operative risk and overall Medicare expenditures associated with hepatic resection.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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