Is Obesity a risk factor for increased Perioperative Blood loss following Laparotomy? A Matched Cohort Study from South Africa.

Background: The prevalence of obesity is growing in the South African (SA) population. Some of these obese individuals might require surgery during their lives. However, there are no specific studies from this setting that have investigated the impact of obesity on perioperative complications, su...

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Main Authors: Nishen Gokal, Pragasan Dean Gopalan, Yoshan Moodley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Student's Journal of Health Research 2022-06-01
Series:Student's Journal of Health Research Africa
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Online Access:https://sjhresearchafrica.org/index.php/public-html/article/view/166