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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2023; 15(11): 2500-2512
Published online Nov 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i11.2500
Nomogram for predicting early complications after distal gastrectomy
Biao Zhang, Qing Zhu, Zhi-Peng Ji
Biao Zhang, Qing Zhu, Zhi-Peng Ji, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250033, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang B and Ji ZP designed the research study and performed the research; Zhang B and Zhu Q analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Second Hospital of Shandong University.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardian provided informed written consent about personal and medical data collection prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: We have no financial relationships to disclose.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Zhi-Peng Ji, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Hospital of Shandong University, No. 247 Beiyuan Street, Tianqiao District, Jinan 250033, Shandong Province, China. 17660081217@163.com
Received: September 12, 2023
Peer-review started: September 12, 2023
First decision: September 25, 2023
Revised: October 4, 2023
Accepted: October 30, 2023
Article in press: October 30, 2023
Published online: November 27, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, we found that hypertension, diabetes, a history of abdominal surgery, and perioperative blood transfusion are predictors of complications after distal gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer (GC). We then developed a novel nomogram for predicting early postoperative complications after distal gastrectomy. Using internal and external validations, we demonstrated that the model had good accuracy and stability. This model can facilitate identification of GC patients who are likely to develop complications, allowing early intervention and more appropriate management.