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Does advancing age impact the risk of complications and early death in older adults undergoing commonly performed abdominal procedures?
Does advancing age impact the risk of complications and early death in older adults undergoing commonly performed abdominal procedures?
Older adults face a higher than previously recognized risk of complications and early death following abdominal surgery, highlighting the need for careful preoperative counseling.
Among older adults, the risk of complications and early death after commonly performed abdominal procedures is greater than previously reported. These rates should be considered in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and may be helpful when counseling patients regarding abdominal operations.
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Nader N. Massarweh (2009) studied this question.
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