Metabolic Syndrome Exponentially Increases the Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Operative Diverticulitis

Volume: 245, Pages: 544 - 551
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
Background Metabolic syndrome (MS) is defined as the cluster: hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Operative diverticulitis in the setting of MS can be challenging to manage. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of MS on outcomes in operative acute diverticulitis patients. Methods We analyzed the (2012-2015) NSQIP database. We identified acute diverticulitis patients who underwent surgery. MS was defined as follows: body mass index...
Paper Details
Title
Metabolic Syndrome Exponentially Increases the Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Operative Diverticulitis
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
245
Pages
544 - 551
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