title: A comparison of serum albumin, age and the Sheffield prognostic index in the prediction of surgical complications.
abstract: The ability of the Sheffield prognostic index (S.P.I) to predict postoperative complications and death in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery has been compared with that of serum albumin alone, and with age. Both the S.P.I. and age were better at predicting complications than serum albumin. Serum albumin was the best predictor of death.
authors.affiliation: Teaching Unit Five, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester M20 8LR UK.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Hobbiss
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Buxton
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gallagher
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Tweedle