| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876702 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Increasing BMI has no independent association with worsened outcomes in the short or long term, and overweight patients have a survival benefit after surgery. Patients who are at the lower end of the BMI scale, however, are at increased risk for poor long-term survival.
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Authors
Robert L. MD, Morley A. PhD, Todd M. MD, William T. MD, Syma L. RN, William H. MD, Michael J. MD,