The influence of obesity on operating room time and perioperative complications in cochlear implantation

The influence of obesity on operating room time and perioperative complications in cochlear implantation

Objective: The rising incidence of obesity in the United States is associated with increased healthcare expenditures and resource allocation. Obesity has been associated with prolonged operating times during surgical procedures. The primary objective of this study is to compare body mass index (BMI)...

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Main Authors: Jonathan L. Hatch, Isabel M. Boersma, Forest W. Weir, Michael J. Bauschard, Meredith A. Holcomb, Paul R. Lambert, Ted A. Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017-12-01
Series:World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095881117301439

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