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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
  • healthcare
  • coronary artery disease
  • skeletal muscle
  • insulin resistance