Morbid Obesity Increases 30-Day Readmission and Morbidity in Clostridiodes difficile Infection.

Russell D DolanMarwan S AbougergiAllison R Schulman

Published in: Obesity surgery (2021)

Morbid obesity is an independent risk factor for 30-day readmission in patients hospitalized for CDI. Morbidly obese patients admitted for CDI experienced higher morbidity and increased resource utilization.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
obese patients
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
insulin resistance
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
adipose tissue
weight gain
high fat diet induced
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
body mass index