Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for acute postoperative complications following any adult surgery be it spinal deformity surgery or something else.
<h3>What is Diabetes Mellitus(DM)?</h3>
Diabetes develops when your body's cells are unable to absorb sugar (glucose) and use it as fuel. As a result, your bloodstream begins to accumulate additional sugar.
Diabetes that is not properly managed can have catastrophic effects and harm a number of body organs and tissues, including the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.
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Does DM increase the risk?</h3>
After non-cardiac surgery, DM increases the risk of postoperative complications, hospitalization, and mortality. These results highlight the significance of DM preoperative risk factor assessment for surgical patient safety.
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