Key result
Poor preoperative nutritional status assessed by the Subjective Global Assessment score was associated with a 100% incidence of postoperative morbidity, compared to 7.1% in well-nourished patients.
Why the study?
Does the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) Score predict postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing gastrointestinal anastomosis?
Population
Patients undergoing gastrointestinal anastomosis surgeries
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May aid preoperative risk stratification in anastomotic surgery; leaves open whether SGA-guided nutrition reduces complications.
Observational (n=50)
No
Does the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) Score predict postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing gastrointestinal anastomosis?
Absolute Event Rate: 100% vs 7.1%
The SGA score can help identify patients at risk for postoperative complications after gastrointestinal anastomosis, allowing for targeted perioperative nutritional support.
Gangalakshmi et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Gastrointestinal conditions requiring elective bowel anastomosis (n=50). Poor preoperative nutritional status (SGA Group C) vs. Well-nourished status (SGA Group A) was evaluated on Postoperative morbidity. Poor preoperative nutritional status assessed by the Subjective Global Assessment score was associated with a 100% incidence of postoperative morbidity, compared to 7.1% in well-nourished patients.
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