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To address the complexities of shared decision-making in the context of advanced cancer and high-risk surgery.

April 30, 2026BMC Palliative CareOpen Access

The dilemma of perioperative shared decision-making in an octogenarian with advanced cancer: fracture after stent placement and delayed palliative care

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Case report highlights fracture risk and delayed palliative care in elderly patient, suggesting need for improved clinical guidelines.

To address the complexities of shared decision-making in the context of advanced cancer and high-risk surgery.
Presented a case of an elderly patient with advanced cancer undergoing cardiac stent placement.
Observed and documented the patient's perioperative course and resulting complications.
Discussed limitations in applying clinical guidelines and integrating palliative care.
The patient suffered an unexpected fracture within 15 days post-stent implantation.
Identified challenges in coordinating care among multiple health professionals.
Emphasized the need for a systematic preoperative assessment and patient-goal-directed decision-making.

Jiang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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