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Castañeda-Marquez V, Rivero-Moreno Y, Avila-Liendo E, Gonzalez-Quinde G, Garcia-Cazorla W, Mendez-Meneses G, Salcedo YE, Rodriguez-Rugel T, Antigua-Herrera J, Rivas-Perez M, Agudelo-Mendoza S, Estrella-Gaibor C. Postoperative Complications in Emergency Surgeries at a Referral Hospital in Eastern Venezuela. Cureus 2024; 16:e59805. [PMID: 38846234 PMCID: PMC11154079 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Background Postoperative complications (POC) are undesirable consequences of surgery and are a major area of concern adversely affecting the quality of surgical care and patient safety. Emergency surgery has been observed to have a higher incidence of different POC. The analysis of POC is of great importance due to their impact on the quality of life of patients and because they have become an indicator to measure the quality of hospital services. Objective This study aimed to describe the POC of emergency surgeries in patients from the general surgery department of a referral hospital in eastern Venezuela. Methodology A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted, including patients undergoing emergency surgery at "Dr. Luis Razetti" University Hospital, Barcelona, Venezuela, between November 2022 and May 2023. Results Medical records of 178 patients were analyzed. Most were male (53.7%), with an average age of 34.98 and a standard deviation of 18.2 years. POC was registered in 28 (15.7%) patients, with surgical site infection being the most common in 21 (39.62%) patients. Those over 65 years old (21.4% vs. 6.4%, p=0.013), patients with a history of hypertension (25% vs. 6.3%, p=0.002), hypoalbuminemia (100% vs. 43.8%, p=0.027), diagnosed with peritonitis due to hollow viscus perforation (21.4% vs. 6%, p=0.007), trauma (25% vs. 9.3%, p=0.018), and those with a midline incision (75% vs. 31.3%, p<0.001) had a higher frequency of POC. There was a mortality rate of 2.8% with no significant difference based on the development of POC. Conclusion POC represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing emergency surgeries. The studied sample showed a similar frequency of POC compared to previous reports but with lower mortality. Complications were associated with higher frequencies of hypertension, midline approach, hypoalbuminemia, and emergency surgery for peritonitis due to hollow viscus perforation and trauma.
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- Department of Surgery, Universidad de Oriente, Nucleo Anzoategui, Barcelona, VEN
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- Department of Surgery, Universidad de Oriente, Nucleo Anzoategui, Barcelona, VEN
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- Department of Surgery, Ministerio de Salud Pública, Hospital Esmeraldas sur Delfina Torres de Concha, Quito, ECU
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Mostafa OE, Al-Allaf O, Tahir M, Hossain F, Blackwell J. Do Hypoalbuminaemia Increase the Risk of Surgical Site Infection in Neck of Femur Fracture Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e61372. [PMID: 38817798 PMCID: PMC11139050 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Serum albumin plays an important role in physiological and inflammatory haemostasis, and low serum levels are linked with an increased incidence of surgical site infections (SSI). Although this has been demonstrated in the spine and elective arthroplasty settings, there is a paucity of evidence with regard to the effect of low serum albumin on rates of SSI following surgery for adult patients suffering from traumatic and acute hip fractures. A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA guidelines. Four databases were searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and case-controlled studies. The risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Score (NOS). Data was collected and pooled using RevMan Web software. Results were reported as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and statistical significance of p <0.05. An inverse variance model was used in the meta-analysis. Six retrospective studies (five cohorts and one case-control) with a total of 43,059 patients were included. 45.3% (n=19 496) had low serum albumin (<3.5 g/dL). Hypoalbuminemia was associated with a significantly higher risk of any form of SSI (OR 1.25, p=0.008) and deep SSI (OR 1.76, p=0.05). There was no statistical significance between hypoalbuminemia and the incidence of superficial SSI (OR 1.06, p=0.77). Organ-space SSI was associated with hypoalbuminemia, although one study reported this with poor statistical significance (OR 8.74, p<0.054). Hypoalbuminemia increases the risk of most forms of surgical site infections, both superficial and deep. There is a weak conclusion to draw between the incidence of deep-space organ infections and low serum albumin.
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- Omar E Mostafa
- General Surgery, Dudley Group National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Dudley, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Walsall Healthcare National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Birmingham, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Walsall Healthcare National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Birmingham, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Walsall Healthcare National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Birmingham, GBR
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Riga M, Altsitzioglou P, Saranteas T, Mavrogenis AF. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for total joint replacement surgery. SICOT J 2023; 9:E1. [PMID: 37819173 PMCID: PMC10566339 DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2023030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are a comprehensive therapeutic approach that prioritizes the well-being of patients. It encompasses several aspects such as providing sufficient nutritional support, effectively managing pain, ensuring appropriate fluid management and hydration, and promoting early mobilization after surgery. The advent of ERAS theory has led to a shift in focus within modern ERAS protocols. At present, ERAS protocols emphasize perioperative therapeutic strategies employed by surgeons and anesthesiologists, as well as place increased importance on preoperative patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the enhancement of patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. This editorial highlights the application of ERAS protocols in the current context of total joint replacement surgery.
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- Maria Riga
- Second Department of Anesthesiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, ATTIKON University Hospital Rimini 1 12462 Athens Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, ATTIKON University Hospital Rimini 1 12462 Athens Greece
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- Second Department of Anesthesiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, ATTIKON University Hospital Rimini 1 12462 Athens Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, ATTIKON University Hospital Rimini 1 12462 Athens Greece
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Chuang FK, Yeh TT, Hung CC, Hsu CL, Shih JT, Shen PH. Effects of malnutrition on outcomes of patients with femoral head osteonecrosis undergoing total hip arthroplasty: A population-based study. Nutr Clin Pract 2023; 38:1104-1114. [PMID: 37492993 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the impact of malnutrition on in-hospital outcomes in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). METHODS This population-based retrospective study extracted data of patients undergoing THA for ONFH in the US National Inpatient Sample between 2005 and 2018. Factors associated with in-hospital mortality, medical and surgical complications, unfavorable discharge, and prolonged hospital stay were determined by logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 72,304 adults ≥18 years old with nontraumatic ONFH admitted for primary THA were included. Malnutrition was detected in 7152 (9.9%) patients using validated discharge codes. In-hospital mortality was 0.8% vs 0.1% for patients who were malnourished vs nonmalnourished. After adjusting for confounders, malnutrition was significantly associated with an increased risk of in-hospital death (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 4.67; 95% CI, 2.43-8.97), medical complications (aOR, 1.49; 95% CI, 1.32-1.68), surgical complications (aOR, 1.78; 95% CI, 1.61-1.96), unfavorable discharge (aOR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.11-1.39), and prolonged hospital stay (aOR, 1.90; 95% CI, 1.67-2.16) compared with adequate nutrition. Malnutrition was also associated with higher total hospital costs (adjusted β = $9620; 95% CI, 7.87-11.36). Furthermore, the association between malnutrition, any medical or surgical complications, and unfavorable discharge was stronger in patients younger than 50 years than those ≥50 years old. CONCLUSIONS In US patients undergoing primary THA for ONFH, malnutrition increases the risk of unfavorable in-hospital outcomes. This patient subgroup may require special attention and better strategies to improve perioperative care.
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- Fu-Kai Chuang
- Penghu Branch, Tri-service General Hospital, Tri-service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Magong City, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tri-service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tri-service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tri-service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tri-service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tri-service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Republic of China
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Fernández Miró M, Cabrejo Gavidia V, Carrascosa Piquer O, Valero Lanau J, Toapanta Valencia M, Aguado Jodar A. Malnutrition is associated with postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. ENDOCRINOL DIAB NUTR 2023; 70 Suppl 3:59-66. [PMID: 37640474 DOI: 10.1016/j.endien.2023.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Malnutrition in elderly patients with hip fracture has been described as a factor associated with poor outcomes. This evidence for elderly patients undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis is not well-established. METHODS We retrospectively studied a cohort of patients with an age ≥65 years admitted to the hospital for THA between January 2018 and December 2020. Demographic characteristics were collected. Albumin and total lymphocyte count were included in the pre-operative analysis and 24h postoperatively. Nutritional screening was carried out 24h postoperatively. GLIM criteria were applied for the diagnosis of malnutrition. RESULTS 25 patients out of the total cohort of 65 (38.4%) were malnourished. Five out of six patients (83.3%) with postoperative complications presented malnutrition compared with 20 of 59 patients (33.8%) without postoperative complications (P=0.028). Mean length of stay (LOS) was 3.49±0.88 days. Five out of six (83.3%) patients with postoperative complications presented LOS >3 days compared with one out of six patients (16.6%) with LOS ≤3 days (P=0.009). 26 patients (40%) were referred to a community health centre, no differences in diagnosis of malnutrition were detected compared with patients who were discharged home. Patients with a diagnosis of malnutrition were significantly older, had a lower body mass index (BMI), a lower preoperative and postoperative albumin and worse anthropometric parameters. CONCLUSIONS Malnutrition is associated with postoperative complications and longer LOS in elderly patients with elective THA. Risk factors for malnutrition are older age and low BMI.
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- Mercè Fernández Miró
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Centre d'Atenció Integral Dos de Maig, Consorci Sanitari Integral, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Centre d'Atenció Integral Dos de Maig, Consorci Sanitari Integral, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Centre d'Atenció Integral Dos de Maig, Consorci Sanitari Integral, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre d'Atenció Integral Dos de Maig, Consorci Sanitari Integral, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Centre d'Atenció Integral Dos de Maig, Consorci Sanitari Integral, Barcelona, Spain
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Residori L, Bortolami O, Di Francesco V. Hypoalbuminemia increases complications in elderly patients operated for hip fracture. Aging Clin Exp Res 2023; 35:1081-1085. [PMID: 37000402 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02385-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly people. A drop in serum albumin after hip surgery has been reported, but few data are available on the effect on complications. The aim of this study was to assess the role of two distinct orthopedic surgical procedures (fixation or prosthesis) and pre-surgery albumin serum level on the development of clinical complications. METHODS Of 176 subjects aged 65 and older with hip fracture hospitalized either in orthopedics or geriatrics ward in a 15-month period, the data of 152 patients were analyzed. Interventions were fixation or prosthesis. Measurements included gender, age, surgical procedure, medical complications, admission albumin level (g/L), and post-surgical albumin level (g/L). RESULTS All patients (n = 152), regardless of the surgical procedure, underwent a loss of albumin from (mean ± standard deviation) 32.6 ± 4.3 to 25.0 ± 3.8 g/L. Complications were associated with albumin level both at pre-surgery (no complications mean ± SD 33.9 ± 3.5 g/L; n = 80; complications mean ± SD 31.2 ± 4.7 g/L; n = 72; p < 0.001) and post-surgery (no complications mean ± SD 26.2 ± 3.5 g/L; n = 80; complications mean ± SD 23.7 ± 3.6 g/L; n = 72; p < 0.001). When considering a multivariable model, an increased risk in the incidence of complications was found in subjects with preoperative albumin below 30 g/L (reference albumin greater than or equal to 30 g/L; OR 3.74; CI 95% 1.43-9.80) and in subjects undergoing prosthesis procedure (reference: fixation; OR 1.97; CI 95% 1.00-3.88). CONCLUSIONS We observed that fixation and prosthesis were associated with a decrease in albumin level. Given a low pre-surgery level of albumin, the risk of complications was higher than in patient with pre-surgery normal level of albumin. This pilot study suggests further prospective research, considering whether albumin administration could be effective in preventing a fall in the albumin level after surgery, thus reducing the postoperative complication rate.
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- Luigi Residori
- Verona University Hospital, Geriatric Unit A, Piazzale Stefani 1, 37126, Verona, Italy.
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- Unit of Epidemiology & Medical Statistics, Department of Diagnostics & Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Verona University Hospital, Geriatric Unit A, Piazzale Stefani 1, 37126, Verona, Italy
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Changjun C, Xin Z, Yue L, Liyile C, Pengde K. Key Elements of Enhanced Recovery after Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Reanalysis of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Guidelines. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:671-678. [PMID: 36597677 PMCID: PMC9977593 DOI: 10.1111/os.13623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Recent guidelines have produced a consensus statement for perioperative care in hip and knee replacement. However, there is still a need for reanalysis of the evidence and recommendations. Therefore, we retrieved and reanalyzed the evidence of each recommended components of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) based on the guidelines of total joint arthroplasty. For each one, we included for the highest levels of evidence and those systematic reviews and meta-analyses were preferred. The full texts were analyzed and the evidence of all components were summarized. We found that most of the recommended components of ERAS are supported by evidence, however, the implementation details of each recommended components need to be further optimized. Therefore, implementation of a full ERAS program may maximize the benefits of our clinical practice but this combined effect still needs to be further determined.
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- Chen Changjun
- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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Li J, Liu G, Li F, Yang W, Zhang R, Yang J. Development and Validation of a Novel Nomogram to Predict Hypoalbuminemia among Patients with Stroke in the Neurocritical Care Unit. Clin Nurs Res 2023; 32:490-498. [PMID: 36196927 DOI: 10.1177/10547738221128412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate hypoalbuminemia-related factors in patients with stroke in the neurocritical care unit (NCU) and to establish a nomogram model for hypoalbuminemia prediction. Data from 902 patients hospitalized for stroke in the NCU who had normal albumin levels on admission from March 2018 to December 2020 were analyzed. Logistic regression was used to identify the risk factors associated with hypoalbuminemia. A novel nomogram prediction model for hypoalbuminemia was constructed, and it was validated in an independent set (n = 233). The nomogram incorporated seven risk factors, including age, high comorbidity, mechanical ventilation, feeding routes, total protein, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and fibrinogen levels, and its area under the curve for predicting hypoalbuminemia in the developmental set and validation set were 0.856 and 0.870, respectively. The novel nomogram facilitates risk prediction of hypoalbuminemia among patients with stroke in the NCU, which might be useful for selecting treatment strategies and management.
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- Junzhuo Li
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
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Buzney CD, Zhong H, Gulotta LV, Memtsoudis SG, Liu J. Is There Synergistic Effect Between Obesity and Hypoalbuminemia on Postoperative Outcomes Among Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Recipients? HSS J 2022; 18:504-511. [PMID: 36263276 PMCID: PMC9527546 DOI: 10.1177/15563316221083251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Malnutrition and obesity are established predictors of complications following joint replacement surgery. However, the effect of obesity in the setting of albumin deficiency has not been explored in non-weight-bearing upper-extremity joint arthroplasty. Purpose We sought to determine whether there is a synergistic effect between obesity and hypoalbuminemia among patients undergoing primary total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) with respect to postoperative outcomes, including (1) mortality rates, (2) composite surgical complications, (3) length of hospitalization, and (4) hospital readmission. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database to find patients who underwent primary TSA from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2019. We grouped these patients as obese (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30 kg/m2) or nonobese (BMI = 18.5-29.9 kg/m2) and by serum albumin level (hypoalbuminemia < 3.5 mg/dL or normoalbuminemia ≥ 3.5 mg/dL). We gathered data on readmission and mortality rates, and NSQIP complications were organized into 3 composite variables: wound infection, systemic infection, and cardiac/pulmonary complication. For each outcome, multivariate logistic regression analysis evaluated its association with obesity and hypoalbuminemia, as well as with the interaction of BMI and albumin, while adjusting for covariates. Results Of 12,881 patients, 51.8% were obese and 7.0% had hypoalbuminemia; 7.6% of obese patients had hypoalbuminemia versus 6.3% of those who were not obese. Patients with hypoalbuminemia had the longest hospital stays and the highest rates of mortality and systemic infection of all subgroups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis did not show higher complication rates due to obesity or evidence of additive interaction between hypoalbuminemia and obesity. Conclusion Unlike previous reports in weight-bearing arthroplasty, in this retrospective study of a cohort of patients who underwent TSA, we did not observe greater complications due to obesity alone, nor did we find evidence of additive interaction between obesity and hypoalbuminemia. This distinction may be due to the non-weight-bearing nature of TSA, in which excessive BMI may be less relevant for postoperative healing.
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- Catherine D. Buzney
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Zhang D, Zhang X. Effect of serologic malnutrition on postoperative wound infection problems after total joint arthroplasty: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2022; 20:261-268. [PMID: 35833263 PMCID: PMC9885483 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of serologic malnutrition on postoperative wound infection problems after total joint arthroplasty. A systematic literature search up to April 2022, was performed and 446 501 subjects with total joint arthroplasty at the baseline of the studies; 200 433 of them were confirmed serologic malnutrition, and 246 068 were confirmed normal nutrition. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess the effect of serologic malnutrition on postoperative wound infection problems after total joint arthroplasty using the dichotomous method with a random or fixed-effect model. The serologic malnutrition subjects had a significantly higher wound disruption (OR, 1.97; 95% CI, 1.53-2.53, P < 0.001), higher superficial incisional surgical site infection (OR, 2.89; 95% CI, 1.67-5.01, P < 0.001), higher deep incisional surgical site infection (OR, 3.06; 95% CI, 2.36-3.96, P < 0.001), and higher organ space surgical site infection (OR, 3.15; 95% CI, 2.34-4.24, P < 0.001) in subjects after total joint arthroplasty compared with normal nutrition. The serologic malnutrition subjects had a significantly higher wound disruption, superficial incisional surgical site infection, deep incisional surgical site infection, and organ space surgical site infection in subjects after total joint arthroplasty compared with normal nutrition. The analysis of outcomes should be with caution because of the low number of studies in certain comparisons.
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- Dahua Zhang
- Department of OrthopedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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Fernández Miró M, Cabrejo Gavidia V, Carrascosa Piquer O, Valero Lanau J, Toapanta Valencia M, Aguado Jodar A. Malnutrition is associated with postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. ENDOCRINOL DIAB NUTR 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.endinu.2022.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dubé MD, Rothfusz CA, Emara AK, Hadad M, Surace P, Krebs VE, Molloy RM, Piuzzi NS. Nutritional Assessment and Interventions in Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: a Detailed Review and Guide to Management. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 15:311-322. [PMID: 35501548 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-022-09762-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW 8.5 to 50% of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) patients are reported to have preoperative malnutrition. The narrative review identifies the relationship between preoperative malnutrition for TJA patients and postoperative outcomes as well as the use of perioperative nutritional intervention to improve postoperative complications. RECENT FINDINGS Biochemical/laboratory, anthropometric, and clinical measures have been widely used to identify preoperative nutritional deficiency. Specifically, serum albumin is the most prevalent used marker in TJA because it has been proven to be correlated with protein-energy malnutrition due to the surgical stress response. However, there remains a sustained incidence of preoperative malnutrition in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients due to a lack of agreement among the available nutritional screening tools and utilization of isolated laboratory, anthropometric, and clinical variables. Previous investigations have also suggested preoperative malnutrition to be a prognostic indicator of complications in general, cardiac, vascular, and orthopaedic surgery specialties. Serum albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, and total lymphocyte count (TLC) can be used to identify at-risk patients. It is important to employ these markers in the preoperative setting because malnourished TKA and THA patients have shown to have worse postoperative outcomes including prolonged length, increased reoperation rates, increased infection rates, and increased mortality rates. Although benefits from high-protein and high-anti-inflammatory diets have been exhibited, additional research is needed to confirm the use of perioperative nutritional intervention as an appropriate treatment for preoperative TJA patients.
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- Michael D Dubé
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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Tan Y, Jiang L, Liu H, Pan Z, Wang H, Chen L. The effect of preoperative hypoalbuminemia on complications after primary hip arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:562. [PMID: 34526075 PMCID: PMC8442294 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02702-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the risk factors of preoperative hypoalbuminemia and its' effects on complications in the elderly with primary hip arthroplasty. METHODS A total of 211 elderly inpatients who underwent hip arthroplasty were collected. All patients were divided into the control group (preoperative serum albumin ≥35 g/L) and case group (preoperative serum albumin <35 g/L). The risk factors of preoperative hypoalbuminemia and the postoperative complications were analyzed. RESULTS Compared to controls, hypoalbuminemia patients were older (P = 0.026), had lower BMI (P = 0.045), higher cardiac function score (P < 0.0001), higher ASA scores (P = 0.023), and longer hospital stay (P < 0.001). The intraoperative albumin loss in the case group was significantly higher than that of in control group (P < 0.001), but there was no significant difference in operation time and intraoperative blood loss between the two groups (P >0.05). Compared to controls, hypoalbuminemia patients had a higher risk for any complication (P = 0.014), such as delayed wound healing, pleural effusion, and pneumonia. The risk of postoperative complications increased by 6.9% with every 1 year old is increasing (age > 60). The risk of postoperative complications in the case group was 1.89 times higher than that in the control group. CONCLUSION Patients with older age, poor nutritional status, and more than 2 concomitant diseases are more likely to develop preoperative hypoalbuminemia. Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is related to the increased incidence of postoperative complications. Perioperative albumin loss is not only due to perioperative blood loss, but also related to vascular permeability and abnormal albumin metabolism.
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- Yang Tan
- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, China.
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Rong A, Franco-Garcia E, Zhou C, Heng M, Akeju O, Azocar RJ, Quraishi SA. Association of nutrition status and hospital-acquired infections in older adult orthopedic trauma patients. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2021; 46:69-74. [PMID: 33660849 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition is linked to suboptimal outcomes following elective surgery. Trauma patients do not typically have an opportunity for preoperative nutrition optimization and may be at risk for malnutrition. Our goal was to investigate whether nutrition status is associated with development of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in older adult, orthopedic trauma patients. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of data between January 1, 2017, and August 30, 2018, from the Massachusetts General Hospital Geriatric Inpatient Fracture Trauma Service. Admission nutrition status was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and HAIs were validated through the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database. To investigate whether nutrition status is associated with HAIs, we performed a multivariable logistic regression analysis controlling for age, sex, Charlson Comorbidity Index, glomerular filtration rate, and type of anesthesia. RESULTS Four hundred sixty-one patients comprised the analytic cohort. Multivariable regression analysis demonstrated that each unit increment in MNA score was associated with a 13% reduction in risk of HAI (odds ratio, 0.87; 95% CI, 0.79-0.97). Furthermore, adjusting for timing of perioperative antibiotics, perioperative transfusions, or development of pressure injury during hospitalization did not materially change these results. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate that malnutrition is highly prevalent in older adult, orthopedic trauma patients and that nutrition status may influence the risk of developing HAIs in this cohort of patients. Further studies are needed to determine whether optimizing perioperative nutrition in older adult, orthopedic trauma patients can reduce infectious complications and improve overall health outcomes.
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- Anni Rong
- School of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Geriatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Letter to the Editor regarding "Malnutrition as Predictor of Poor Outcome after Total Hip Arthroplasty". INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 45:1375-1376. [PMID: 33538857 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-04965-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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