Reducing elective vascular surgery perioperative risk with brief preoperative dietary restriction

Surgery. 2013 Apr;153(4):594-8. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2012.09.007. Epub 2012 Dec 4.

Abstract

Brief preoperative dietary interventions emphasizing reduced calorie and protein intake will decrease perioperative morbidity and mortality associated with vascular operative procedures by modulating maladaptive response to operative stress.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Caloric Restriction*
  • Elective Surgical Procedures
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Preoperative Care*
  • Risk Factors
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects