Postoperative sepsis after colorectal surgery: a prospective single-center observational study and review of the literature

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Authors

Francesk Mulita · General University Hospital of Patras

Elias Liolis · General University Hospital of Patras

Karolina Akinosoglou · General University Hospital of Patras

Levan Tchabashvili · General University Hospital of Patras

Ioannis Maroulis · General University Hospital of Patras

Charalampos Kaplanis · General University Hospital of Patras

Michail Vailas

Abstract

Following colorectal cancer procedures, postoperative sepsis was significantly more common among patients over 65 years old, ASA score > 2, and also with associated comorbidities such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gastroenterology Review

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 47-51

DOI: 10.5114/pg.2021.106083

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