Short-Term Preoperative Calorie and Protein Restriction Is Feasible in Healthy Kidney Donors and Morbidly Obese Patients Scheduled for Surgery
Introduction. Surgery-induced oxidative stress increases the risk of perioperative complications and delay in postoperative recovery. In mice, short-term preoperative dietary and protein restriction protect against oxidative stress. We investigated the feasibility of a calorie- and protein-restricte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-05-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/306 |