Management of Morbid Obesity
Preoperative evaluation and intraoperative care of the obese
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Gonzalez, R; Gallagher, SF; Koche, LS; Murr, MM
January 1, 2005
Obesity is an independent risk factor for postoperative morbidity andmortality. Obese patients are at a greater risk of developing postoperative pulmonary complications as well as wound infections, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), and cardiac events compared to non-obese patients (1). Additionally, obesity is associated with several chronic diseases that are also independent risk factors for postoperative complications such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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9780824758561
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January 1, 2005
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49 / 59
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Gonzalez, R., Gallagher, S. F., Koche, L. S., & Murr, M. M. (2005). Preoperative evaluation and intraoperative care of the obese. In Management of Morbid Obesity (pp. 49–59).
Gonzalez, R., S. F. Gallagher, L. S. Koche, and M. M. Murr. “Preoperative evaluation and intraoperative care of the obese.” In Management of Morbid Obesity, 49–59, 2005.
Gonzalez R, Gallagher SF, Koche LS, Murr MM. Preoperative evaluation and intraoperative care of the obese. In: Management of Morbid Obesity. 2005. p. 49–59.
Gonzalez, R., et al. “Preoperative evaluation and intraoperative care of the obese.” Management of Morbid Obesity, 2005, pp. 49–59.
Gonzalez R, Gallagher SF, Koche LS, Murr MM. Preoperative evaluation and intraoperative care of the obese. Management of Morbid Obesity. 2005. p. 49–59.
ISBN
9780824758561
Publication Date
January 1, 2005
Start / End Page
49 / 59