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Undernutrition is common in patients after visceral surgery, affecting nearly half of those studied. Key factors include older age, poor nutrient intake, and specific medical conditions, highlighting the need for early nutritional assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Postoperative undernutrition poses significant risks to patient recovery and outcomes.
  • Visceral surgery patients are particularly vulnerable due to complex physiological changes.
  • Identifying prevalence and associated factors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of undernutrition in patients undergoing visceral surgery.
  • To identify factors associated with undernutrition in this patient population.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding nutritional support.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study design.
  • Inclusion of 90 patients who underwent visceral surgery between September and December 2014.
Keywords:
BeninCotonouUndernutritionpost-operativevisceral surgery

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  • Definition of undernutrition as a body mass index (BMI) < 18.5 kg/m².

    • Main Results:

    • 46.67% of patients (42 out of 90) exhibited undernutrition.
    • Associated factors included age ≥ 50 years, low nutrient intake, diarrhea, cancer, digestive surgery, emergency surgery, weight loss, and hyperleukocytosis.
    • Male patients constituted 57.78% of the study cohort, with an average age of 55 years.

    Conclusions:

    • Undernutrition is highly prevalent in postoperative visceral surgery patients.
    • Early nutritional screening and intervention are essential for improving patient outcomes.
    • Addressing identified risk factors can mitigate the impact of undernutrition.