Subjective global assessment for nutritional screening and its impact on surgical outcomes: A prospective study in older patients with colorectal cancer

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Older colorectal cancer patients are at high risk for nutritional disorders due to factors like decreased metabolism and underlying diseases.
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The subjective global assessment (SGA) is an effective tool for evaluating nutritional status and predicting surgical outcomes in older cancer patients.
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In this study, 39.4% of patients were categorized as well-nourished (SGA-A), while 25.4% were severely malnourished (SGA-C) prior to surgery.
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Postoperative complications were assessed using the Clavien–Dindo classification, with a focus on the impact of nutritional status on recovery.
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The study highlights the importance of tailored perioperative management to address the unique nutritional needs of older patients with colorectal cancer.

Langenbeck's Archives Of Surgery

by Fuminori Teraishi, Yusuke Yoshida, Ryohei Shoji, Nobuhiko Kanaya, Yuki Matsumi, Kunitoshi Shigeyasu, Yoshitaka Kondo, Shunsuke Kagawa, Rie Tamura, Yoshikazu Matsuoka, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara
November 25, 2024

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