Body Composition Influences Post-Operative Complications and 90-Day and Overall Survival in Pancreatic Surgery Patients
Introduction: Pancreatic surgery still carries a high morbidity and mortality even in specialized centers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of patients’ body composition on postoperative complications and survival after pancreatic surgery. Methods: This was a retrospective study o...
Main Authors: | Sónia Velho, Maria Pia Costa Santos, Cátia Cunha, Lisa Agostinho, Rita Cruz, Filipe Costa, Mafalda Garcia, Paulo Oliveira, Rui Maio, Vickie E. Baracos, Marília Cravo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2020-05-01
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Series: | GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/507206 |
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