Importance of the evaluation of serum albumin concentration in postoperative period of patients submitted to major surgeries Importância da avaliação da concentração da albumina sérica no pós-operatório de operações de grande porte
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition in surgical patients is high, ranging from 10% to 54%. The correct assessment of the nutritional status of such patients is crucial since malnourishment is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality. AIM: To assess the effect of surgical traum...
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| Language: | English |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva
2010-06-01
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| Series: | ABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-67202010000200005 |