title: Towards a better understanding of body mass index and patient outcomes.
authors.forename: James M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: Dale M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Needham
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors; D013851:Thinness / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000639:trends