Nutrition in podiatric surgery
Duncan, G.S.
Journal of Foot Surgery 27(1): 40-42
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0449-2544 PMID: 3346508 Document Number: 314284
Although obtaining the preoperative nutritional status of the typical elective podiatric surgical patient is not usually addressed, knowledge of malnutrition towards surgical success and basic parameters to identify malnutrition is imperative. This paper will attempt to provide information to better prepare the patient for essential postoperative healing and minimize possible complications.