| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5733811 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Our data suggest that pediatric patients with complex appendicitis experience sarcopenic changes during their hospital admission. Given previous reports that sarcopenia is a significant predictor of worse surgical outcomes, more investigation is warranted to assess whether these changes are associated with postsurgical complications and to evaluate potential interventions that may prevent these changes.
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Authors
Joseph J. MD, Jennifer N. PhD, MS, Brett Albert, Brent MD, Denis MD, Peter C. MD, MHSc,