Why the study?
What factors predict morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing emergency colorectal procedures?
Population
292 patients 65 years or older (average age 78.1 years) undergoing emergency colorectal procedures
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
in-hospital
Authors
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High mortality and complications in elderly emergency colorectal surgery warrant risk stratification; leaves open whether expediting operations improves outcomes.
What factors predict morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing emergency colorectal procedures?
Emergent colorectal procedures in the elderly carry high morbidity and mortality, which may be improved by minimizing delay to definitive operative care.
Edward A. McGillicuddy (2009) studied this question.
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