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A nutritional screening threshold for optimal outcomes after Hartmann's reversal.

Suzanne M ArnottBenjamin ZollingerSarah HavilandMatthew NgVincent Obias
Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2022)
A large percentage of patients undergoing HR were classified as being high-risk for malnutrition. Malnourishment was associated with some worse postoperative compilations including death and wound infection. Surgeons should routinely use preoperative screening for malnutrition to identify and attempt to optimize nutritional status prior to undergoing Hartmann's Reversal.
Keyphrases
  • patients undergoing
  • quality improvement
  • wound healing