Which postoperative complication is associated with obesity?

The obese had more concomitant diseases, increased risk of wound infection, greater intraoperative blood loss and a longer operation time. Being underweight was associated with a higher risk of complications, although not significant in adjusted analysis.

What postoperative complication are obese patients more at risk of compared to patients of a healthy weight?

Researchers found obese patients had a significantly higher risk of postoperative complications, such as heart attack, wound infection, nerve injury, and urinary tract infections.

How does being obese affect surgery?

Obese patients who undergo surgery are at greater risk for surgical site infection and slower healing because of reduced blood flow in fat tissue. In addition, many obese patients have diabetes, which also increases the risk of post-surgical infections.

How is obesity a risk factor for postoperative complications?

Obesity alone is a significant risk factor for wound infection, more surgical blood loss and a longer operation time. Being obese is associated with improved long-term survival, validating the obesity paradox. We also found that complication and mortality rates are significantly worse for underweight patients.

Are there any side effects from obesity surgery?

If you or a loved one are overweight or obese and planning to have surgery, you should be aware that excess weight can put you at risk for certain side effects and complications. These can result from the surgery itself, or from the anesthesia you may need during your surgery.

How does BMI affect postoperative noncardiac medical complications?

Underweight patients had higher in‐hospital mortality rates than normal BMI patients (9.3 vs. 4.4%; P = 0.01). BMI has no significant influence on postoperative noncardiac medical complications in hip‐fracture patients.

How does body weight affect postoperative morbidity and mortality?

We analyzed the impact of bodyweight on postoperative morbidity and mortality, using univariate and multivariate regression models. The obese had more concomitant diseases, increased risk of wound infection, greater intraoperative blood loss and a longer operation time.

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