Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Linked to Worse Surgical Outcomes, Higher Costs
July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Linked to Worse Surgical Outcomes, Higher Costs
National study highlights need for perioperative screening and management to reduce complications
Key Takeaways
* Among 3 million surgical patients, 0.5% developed alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), with 0.2% experiencing severe delirium tremens . . .
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Linked to Worse Surgical Outcomes, Higher Costs
National study highlights need for perioperative screening and management to reduce complications
Key Takeaways
* Among 3 million surgical patients, 0.5% developed alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), with 0.2% experiencing severe delirium tremens . . .