Hypoalbuminaemia contributes to postoperative pulmonary complications and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• The central aim is to evaluate the relationship between hypoalbuminaemia and postoperative pulmonary complications and mortality.
• Conducted a systematic review of relevant studies
• Performed a meta-analysis to quantify the effects
• Registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews
• Found a significant association between hypoalbuminaemia and increased postoperative complications
• Identified an increase in mortality linked to low albumin levels
• Revealed potential for intervention strategies to reduce risks