Impact of preoperative HbA1c on postoperative complications after elective major abdominal surgery: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diabetes has an increasing worldwide prevalence. It is known to be a predisposing factor for postoperative complications. Preoperative glycaemic control strategies should be pursued as glycaemic control could serve as a modifiable risk factor. Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), a marker of 3-month average glycaemic control, has been shown in meta-analyses to predict postoperative complications in cardiothoracic, bariatric and orthopaedic surgery. However, there is no meta-analysis in the major abdominal surgery population, in whom morbidity may be higher due to the nature of the surgery. Understanding the association between HbA1c and postoperative complications could help in preoperative risk prognostication, counselling and glycaemic target selection. The aim of this syst

SUBMITTER: Wong JKL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7528368 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature