Prevalence and long-term implications of preoperative anemia in patients undergoing elective general surgery: a retrospective cohort study at a university hospital.

Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the prevalence of anaemia in a cohort of patients undergoing elective general surgery at a university hospital. Furthermore, the authors investigated the influence of anaemia on short-term and long-term postoperative outcome.

Background: Awareness of the negative impact of preoperative anaemia on perioperative morbidity and mortality is rising.

Incidence and outcomes of AKI in postoperative patients admitted to ICU using full KDIGO criteria - a cohort study.

Study Objective: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication in postoperative ICU patients. The incidence of AKI varies substantially based on the type of surgery and definition used. This study focuses on the incidence of AKI in postoperative ICU patients using full KDIGO criteria and related outcomes regarding to different types of surgery.