2022
DOI: 10.1177/20101058221094864
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The association between pre-operative malnutrition and post-amputation clinical outcomes: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: In patients who underwent lower limb amputation (LLA), the prevalence of malnutrition and its association with clinical outcomes are unclear. Objectives: This systematic review aims to identify literature and summarise existing information on (1) the prevalence of malnutrition in the patients with LLA and (2) the association between pre-operative nutritional status and post-surgery clinical outcomes in patients who require amputation. Methods: A search was conducted in four electronic databases (Co… Show more

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