Malnutrition is a major issue in gastrointestinal perioperative situations, as only 40% of
malnourished patients are finally treated. This literature review investigates the …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is a very common complication of emergency
laparotomy and causes significant morbidity. The PICO◊ device delivers negative pressure …

Amaç: Cerrahi alan enfeksiyonları (CAE), tarihi çağlardan bu yana önemli bir sorun olarak
karşımıza çıkan; cerrahi operasyon geçiren hastalarda mortalite ve morbidite üzerinde etkisi …

It is well accepted and understood that diet influences human health. More than 2000 years
ago, Hippocrates emphasized the fundamental role that nutrition plays in human health and …

Objective To use a nationwide database of hospitalizations to investigate underweight status
as a risk factor for postesophagectomy complications. Methods We identified all patients …

Oral nutritional intake impacts the postoperative course in surgical patients. The enhanced
recovery after surgery (ERAS) concept embeds the early resumption of oral intake as a key …

Background: In the United States, the use of herbal supplements on a regular basis ranges
from 32% to 97%. Prevalence of supplement use is particularly elevated after facial surgery …