Obesity surgery
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Conflicting data exist regarding the effect of body mass index (BMI) on postoperative mortality from critical illness. Few studies have examined this issue in surgical patients specifically. We tested the hypothesis that BMI is associated with mortality from surgical critical illness. ⋯ BMI is not related to mortality of surgical critical illness. Several factors, including modern ICU care, may mitigate the risks of obesity in the SICU.
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Practice Guideline
IFSO guidelines for safety, quality, and excellence in bariatric surgery.