Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8733736 Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology 2018 6 Pages PDF
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From this systematic review and meta-analysis there was good evidence that obesity was associated with a significantly higher risk of developing surgical site infection following surgery for colorectal cancer in both ethnic groups. The magnitude of the effect warrants further investigation.
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The relationship between body mass index and short term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing potentially curative surgery for colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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