Surgical infection and malnutrition
Background: Malnutrition in surgical patients is associated with delayed recovery, higher rates of morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospital stay, increased healthcare costs and a higher early re-admission rate. Methods: Data synthesis after review of pertinent literature. Results: The aetiology o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Arán Ediciones, S. L.
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| Series: | Nutrición Hospitalaria |
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112014001000005&lng=en&tlng=en |