Preoperative serum albumin level as a predictor of perioperative outcome in patient undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery

Introduction: Hypoalbuminemia, as a marker of malnutrition and disease, is associated with higher risk of poor postoperative outcomes. However, no study has been reported from our country until now. Our aim was to identify the relationship between preoperative hypoalbuminemia and the development of...

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Main Authors: Tika Ram Bhandari, Sudha Shahi, Ramesh Singh Bhandari, Paleswan Joshi Lakhey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Surgeons of Nepal 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JSSN/article/view/24544