Perioperative Nutrition in Abdominal Surgery: Recommendations and Reality
Introduction. Preoperative malnutrition is a major risk factor for increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Definition and diagnosis of malnutrition and its treatment is still subject for controversy. Furthermore, practical implementation of nutrition-related guidelines is unknown. Methods....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/739347 |