Adverse Gastrointestinal Complications After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Can Outcome Be Predicted from Preoperative Risk Factors?

Abstract

We identified the preoperative and intraoperative predictors associated with an increased incidence of postoperative gastrointestinal complications after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass. Because these complications are associated with frequent morbidity and mortality, these predictors may be helpful in identifying patients at increased risk so that risk stratification can be modified and perioperative management can be appropriately adjusted.