Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8671924 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative sarcopenia does not appear to affect length of stay but does portend worse long-term survival. This simple preoperative measurement may help vascular surgeons tailor repair thresholds and avoid nonbeneficial procedures.
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Authors
Daniel H. MD, Candice BS, Nathaniel MD, Luke MS, John MD, FACS, Michael MD, FACS,