Hypophosphatemia as a Predictor of Organ‐Specific Complications Following Gastrointestinal Surgery: Analysis of 8034 Patients

Abstract

This study identified a consistent trajectory of serum phosphate levels following 3 different gastrointestinal operations and association between early postoperative phosphate levels and OSC. Persistent lower phosphate levels should raise the level of concern for evolving postoperative leak and may lead to earlier radiographic evaluation and treatment.