American College of Surgeons: Underweight Patients Face 92% Increased Odds of Death After Emergency General Surgery
September 26, 2026
September 26, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Underweight Patients Face 92% Increased Odds of Death After Emergency General Surgery
Researchers analyzing ACS NSQIP data from more than 334,000 patients find that underweight patients face the highest risk of death, and that those who are both underweight and frail have the worst outcomes, including longer hospital stays and higher readmissio . . .
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Underweight Patients Face 92% Increased Odds of Death After Emergency General Surgery
Researchers analyzing ACS NSQIP data from more than 334,000 patients find that underweight patients face the highest risk of death, and that those who are both underweight and frail have the worst outcomes, including longer hospital stays and higher readmissio . . .