Outcomes after surgery in patients with diabetes who used metformin: a retrospective cohort study based on a real-world database

Introduction Limited information was available regarding the perioperative outcomes in patients with and without use of metformin. This study aims to evaluate the complications and mortality after major surgery in patients with diabetes who use metformin.Research design and methods Using a real-worl...

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Main Authors: Chao-Shun Lin, Chuen-Chau Chang, Chun-Chieh Yeh, Yi-Cheng Chang, Ta-Liang Chen, Chien-Chang Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Online Access:https://drc.bmj.com/content/8/2/e001351.full