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Obesity as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Adverse Events in Skull Base Surgery.

Arash AbiriKhodayar GoshtasbiJack L BirkenbeuelHarrison W LinHamid R DjalilianFrank P K HsuEdward C Kuan
Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2022)
Obesity was associated with decreased postoperative bleeding and increased deep vein thromboses. Obese patients were otherwise at no higher risk for medical or surgical complications. Elevated BMI did not confer an increased risk for readmission, reoperation, or death. Thus, patient obesity should not be a major determinant in offering skull base surgery in individuals who would otherwise benefit from treatment.
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