A simple preoperative method of screening for alcoholism.
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Abstract
The patient with an alcohol problem represents a higher risk to the aesthetic surgeon. Problems may develop intraoperatively, or in the immediate postoperative period due to lack of compliance, ultimately a higher risk of patient dissatisfaction. Identification of this group of patients is helpful preoperatively. We propose a screening method consisting of two well-conceived questions and confirmation by appropriate laboratory data.
Medical subject headings
- Alcoholism
- Diagnostic Tests, Routine
- Medical History Taking
- Postoperative Complications
- Surgery, Plastic