Complications of Spine Surgery in "Super Obese" Patients.

Gennadiy A Katsevman Scott D DaffnerNicholas J BrandmeirSanford E EmeryJohn C FranceCara L Sedney

Published in: Global spine journal (2020)

The complication rate of spine surgery in super obese patients (BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2) is significantly higher than other patients, particularly for nonelective cases.

Keyphrases

obese patients
bariatric surgery
gastric bypass
roux en y gastric bypass
end stage renal disease
weight loss
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
body mass index
prognostic factors
risk factors