Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a devastating condition which often initiates a sequel of
neurological disorders that can last throughout lifespan. From metabolic perspective, TBI …

Obesity is a growing epidemic that has been contributing to the increasing cost of
healthcare. Its prevalence is now approximately 37%. Morbid obesity is associated with …

Introduction: Obesity is an oft-cited cause of surgical morbidity and many institutions require
extensive supplementary screening for obese patients prior to surgical intervention …

BACKGROUND Although obese patients have high thrombosis rates following injury, the
role of obesity in coagulation after trauma remains unknown. We hypothesized that body …

Objective: The objective of this study was to characterize relationships between obesity and
initial hospital stay, including complications, in patients with multiple system trauma and …

Objectives To assess the association of obesity and postoperative complications after
operative management of tibial shaft fractures. Methods Patients who underwent operative …

Objective The obesity paradox is the association of increased survival for overweight and
obese patients compared to normal and underweight patients, despite an increased risk of …

Introduction Iatrogenic bile duct injury is a serious complication of cholecystectomy. The aim
of this study was to assess predictors of bile duct injury using a national database. Methods …

Background Patient-related risk factors for the development of postoperative pulmonary
complications (PPCs) include age≥ 60-years, congestive heart failure, hypoalbuminemia …

Introduction The importance of obesity as a potential risk factor in open heart surgery is well
known. The epidemic of extreme obesity is an increasing public health concern and raises …