Emergency Colorectal Surgery in Those with Cirrhosis: A Population-based Study Assessing Practice Patterns, Outcomes and Predictors of Mortality.

Lisa ZhangKelly BrennanJennifer A FlemmingSulaiman NanjiMaya DjerbouaShaila J MerchantAntonio Caycedo-MarulandaSunil V Patel

Published in: Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (2023)

Individuals with cirrhosis who require emergent colorectal surgery have a high risk of postoperative complications, including mortality. Increasing MELD-Na score is associated with mortality and can be used to risk stratify individuals.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
risk factors
emergency department
public health
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
skeletal muscle
emergency medical