A simple preoperative method of screening for alcoholism.
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.
Lewis
C M
CM
Department of Plastic Surgery, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA.
Eurman
G H
GH
Mineo
R M
RM
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013518:Surgery, Plastic