The Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Pediatric Surgical Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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This article examines how nutritional status impacts surgical outcomes in children undergoing operations in resource-limited settings. It addresses the challenges of malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries and strategies for optimizing perioperative nutritional support to improve pediatric surgical results.
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- Malnutrition significantly increases surgical morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients in LMICs.
- Preoperative nutritional assessment and optimization can improve postoperative outcomes in resource-limited settings.
- Context-appropriate nutritional interventions must account for local food availability and cultural practices.
- Multidisciplinary teams including dietitians are essential for perioperative nutritional support in LMIC pediatric surgery.
- Further research is needed to establish evidence-based nutritional protocols tailored to LMIC surgical populations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Pediatric Surgical Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-02-21. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11548
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