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The triglyceride-glucose index, a reliable surrogate biomarker of insulin resistance, has been reported to be associated with cardiovascular events and atherosclerosis. However, few studies have investigated the association of the triglyceride-glucose index with postoperative infections. This study aimed to study the clinical risk values of the preoperative triglyceride-glucose index in postoperative infection complications in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal-related abdominal and pelvic surgery.
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