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Metabolism in Surgical Patients

  • Elizabeth E. Blears
  • , Joshua S. Carson
  • , Celeste C. Finnerty
  • , Evan Ross
  • , Christian Sommerhalder
  • , David Herndon

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

The field of metabolism covers a broad and diverse range of biochemical processes that attempt to maintain homeostasis in the face of stress. Given the intensity of surgical stress, an understanding of how surgery, critical illness, nutrition, and metabolism interact to influence clinical outcomes is of benefit to the surgeon.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSabiston Textbook of Surgery
Subtitle of host publicationThe Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice
PublisherElsevier
Pages95-118.e1
ISBN (Electronic)9780323640626
ISBN (Print)9780323879903
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2021

Keywords

  • bioenergetics
  • catabolism
  • critical illness
  • metabolism
  • mitochondria
  • nutritional assessment
  • nutritional support

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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