Malnutrition in Surgery

Abstract

Malnutrition can occur due to insufficient nutrient intake, malabsorption, impaired metabolism, loss of nutrients or increased nutritional needs. Malnutrition progresses through stages, and each stage usually takes longer to develop. Nutrient levels in the blood and tissues change first, followed by intracellular changes in biochemical function and structure. Nutritional status has a major impact on the outcomes of surgical procedures. Nutritional status provides insight into the patient's condition, ie shows whether the patient is at risk of malnutrition or not. The most important thing is to assess the nutritional status immediately upon arrival at the hospital because it allows you to detect and recognize malnutrition in time and to assess the risk of malnutrition.Malnutrition of patients who are scheduled for surgery should be taken care of in time to avoid possible complications.