Comparison of malnutrition screening tests in predicting postoperative complications in elderly patients with femur fracture
Abstract Background Malnutrition is an important and widespread problem in hospitalised elderly orthopaedic patients. It is an important predictor of morbidity and mortality and has been associated with an increased risk of complications. Although it is a common problem in the elderly, there is neit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-11-01
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Series: | Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42077-022-00280-9 |