Risk factors for persistent elevation of perioperative lactate levels in gastric cancer surgery
Background: The impact of high-risk surgery on tissue perfusion can be indirectly assessed by measuring lactate levels during surgery and intensive care unit (ICU) stay. While consistently high values are associated with poor prognosis, transient elevations do not mean poor clinical outcomes. Theref...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2020-09-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/29743 |