The Obesity Paradox Revisited: Is Obesity Still a Protective Factor for Patients With High Comorbidity Burden or High-Complexity Procedures?

The Obesity Paradox Revisited: Is Obesity Still a Protective Factor for Patients With High Comorbidity Burden or High-Complexity Procedures?

Objective:. To investigate the relationship between obesity and postoperative mortality in the context of high procedural complexity and comorbidity burden. Background:. The “obesity paradox” suggests better postoperative outcomes in patients with higher body mass index (BMI), despite obesity’s asso...

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Main Authors: Hyo Jin Son, BSc, Denise W. Gee, MD, David Gomez, MD, PhD, James J. Jung, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health 2024-12-01
Series:Annals of Surgery Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/AS9.0000000000000531
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