Key Factors Associated With Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery

2012115 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Elena Manilich · Cleveland Clinic

J. Vogel · Cleveland Clinic

Ravi P. Kiran · Cleveland Clinic

James M. Church · Cleveland Clinic

Dilara Khoshknabi · Cleveland Clinic

Feza H. Remzi · Euclid University

Abstract

Body mass index, operative time, and the surgeon who performed the operation are the 3 most important factors influencing readmission rates, rates of transfusions, and surgical site infection. Identification of these contributing factors can help minimize complications.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 56, Issue 1, pp. 64-71

DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0b013e31827175f6

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