The Influence of Total Fat Mass and Skeletal Muscle Mass Index on the Occurrence of Perioperative Hypothermia in Patients Undergoing Open Gastrectomy.

Background: Perioperative hypothermia, a common occurrence in patients undergoing general anesthesia, is defined as a core body temperature below 36°C. The relationship between patient body composition and the incidence of hypothermia remains underreported. This study aims to elucidate the association between body composition and perioperative hypothermia in patients undergoing open gastrectomy.