Hidden Risks After Orthopedic Surgery: International Study Identifies Major Triggers of Postoperative Mortality (IMAGE)

JMIR Publications

Hidden Risks After Orthopedic Surgery: International Study Identifies Major Triggers of Postoperative Mortality

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Large-scale prospective study reveals that silent heart injuries, major bleeding, and sepsis are the leading drivers of death within 30 days of surgery.
 

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