Department of Universal Surgery, University of Delhi, India
Research Article
Pre operative Serum Albumin and Body Mass Index as Predictors of Post operative Morbidity and mortality in Major Open Abdominal Surgeries
Author(s): Aneez Sadhik*
Background: Healing is a catabolic process needing energy.
Any malnutrition leads to impaired wound healing. Some of
the markers of the nutritional status of the body that are
routinely used are the BMI and the levels of serum albumin
of the patients. In the current study we evaluated the role
of serum albumin and Body Mass Index as predictors of
postoperative morbidity and mortality both in elective and
emergency major surgeries.
Aims and objectives: To determine the role of low serum
albumin and abnormal BMI and to observe those
developing any morbidity and mortality post operatively.
Materials and methods: The study evaluated a total of 82
patients and undergoing major abdominal surgeries. Those
pregnant, having significant co-morbidities were excluded.
Pre-operative serum albumin.. View More»
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