Key result
Obesity was an independent risk factor for perioperative complications, with obese patients having higher rates of infection, sternal dehiscence, arrhythmias, and myocardial infarction (all p<0.02).
Why the study?
Does obesity increase perioperative morbidity and complications in patients undergoing CABG surgery?
Population
502 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Comparison
Obesity (and preoperative weight reduction) vs Non-obese patients
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Perioperative/hospitalization period
Authors
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May warrant enhanced monitoring in obese CABG patients; leaves open whether weight optimization reduces complications.
Cohort (n=502)
No
Does obesity increase perioperative morbidity and complications in patients undergoing CABG surgery?
Obesity is an independent risk factor for perioperative complications, hospital morbidity, and prolonged hospitalization in patients undergoing CABG surgery.
Fasol et al. (1992) conducted a cohort in Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (n=502). Obesity vs. Non-obese patients was evaluated on Perioperative complications. Obesity was an independent risk factor for perioperative complications, with obese patients having higher rates of infection, sternal dehiscence, arrhythmias, and myocardial infarction (all p<0.02).
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