A, B and C were 5.5, 25.3 and 37.1% respectively (p = 0.03). Conclusions: We detected a high frequency of malnutrition in this group of patients. Overall the frequency of postoperative complications was low, however malnourished patients exhibited a higher rate of surgical complications. (Rev Med Chile 2014; 142: 1398-1406
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