Because it is a risk factor for major complications, such as infection or poor wound healing. In this regard, the SGA ( subjective global assessment) has been used successfully (both diagnostically
and prognostically) in patients undergoing surgery, dialysis, and liver transplant. Conversely, a low BMI is
not necessarily associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. In fact, it can easily overestimate severe
malnutrition.
and prognostically) in patients undergoing surgery, dialysis, and liver transplant. Conversely, a low BMI is
not necessarily associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. In fact, it can easily overestimate severe
malnutrition.