Effect of sarcopenia in predicting postoperative mortality in emergency laparotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While emergency laparotomy has been associated with high rates of postoperative mortality and adverse events, preoperative systematic evaluation of patients may improve perioperative outcomes. However, due to the critical condition of the patient and the limited operation time, it is challenging to conduct a comprehensive evaluation. In recent years, sarcopenia is considered a health problem associated with an increased incidence of poor prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the effect of sarcopenia on 30-day mortality and postoperative adverse events in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.

Methods

We systematically searched databases including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane for all studies comparing emergency laparotomy in patients with and without sarcop

SUBMITTER: Yang TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9233792 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature