Why the study?
Due to population aging, reported morbidity and mortality rates for neurosurgical procedures vary widely, and a lack of data regarding risk-benefit ratios complicates clinical decisions.
In geriatric neurosurgery patients, age >80 years and emergency surgery are associated with significantly higher 30-day mortality and ICU requirements.
Descriptive cohort data on elderly neurosurgery outcomes; leaves open whether findings guide risk stratification or change practice.
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