abdominal surgery

OR Fluid Policy Impacts Postop Complications (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Surgery  Mon, 12/20/2010 - 16:43

(MedPage Today) -- Excessively restricting fluid replacement during major abdominal surgery may increase the risk of postoperative complications, a randomized trial found.


 

Abdominal Surgery Risky for Older Patients (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Surgery  Mon, 12/21/2009 - 14:00

Older adults are at higher risk than previously thought for complications and early death after undergoing common abdominal surgeries, a new study found.