Low Muscle Mass as a Prognostic Factor for Early Postoperative Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Undergoing the Fontan Operation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Low Muscle Mass as a Prognostic Factor for Early Postoperative Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Undergoing the Fontan Operation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

The impact of low muscle mass on pediatric cardiac patients remains unclear. We investigated the impact of low muscle mass on early postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing the Fontan operation. The electronic medical records of 74 patients (aged <18 years) who underwent the Fontan opera...

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Main Authors: Jimi Oh, Won-Jung Shin, DaUn Jeong, Tae-Jin Yun, Chun Soo Park, Eun Seok Choi, Jae Moon Choi, Mijeung Gwak, In-Kyung Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
child
heart defects
congenital
fontan procedure
postoperative complications
sarcopenia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/8/1257

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