The geriatric nutritional risk index predicts blood transfusion risk in elderly patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Malnutrition can lead to an increased risk of blood transfusion in elderly patients. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a tool used to assess nutritional status, but its predictive value for blood transfusion in elderly patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody f...

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Main Authors: Bo Liu, Zhi-jie Wang, Xiu-ling Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05167-z
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