Background and Aims Patients with cirrhosis are at increased risk of perioperative morbidity
and mortality. We provide a narrative review of the available data regarding perioperative …

The incidence of cirrhosis is rising, and identification of these patients prior to undergoing
any surgical procedure is crucial. The preoperative risk stratification using validated scores …

This study investigated the 1-year mortality of patients who underwent brain surgery
following traumatic brain injury (TBI) who also had alcoholic and/or nonalcoholic liver …

Renal and gastrointestinal diseases affect a significant portion of the general population.
The process of decision making regarding surgical clearance and pre-operative …

Study Design. A retrospective database review. Objective. The aim of this study was to
compare complication rates following one to two-level lumbar spine surgery in patients with …

Study Design. Retrospective cohort study of the 2012 to 2014 Healthcare Cost and
Utilization Project Nationwide Readmissions Database. Objective. To identify risk factors for …

Objective To examine the effects of underlying liver disease on 30-day postoperative
complications after elective posterior lumbar fusion (PLF). Methods We performed a …

1. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden and temporary loss of renal function, whereas
chronic kidney disease (CKD) is renal dysfunction for longer than 3 months. End-stage renal …

Patients with liver disease who undergo surgery have an increased risk of morbidity and
mortality. Impairment of the liver functions increases the risks of surgery and anesthesia. The …

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians …