Why the study?
Does the P-POSSUM scoring system accurately predict mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing major general surgeries?
Population
50 patients undergoing major general surgeries, mean age 40.24 ± 18.6 years, 72% male.
Comparison
P-POSSUM risk scoring system vs Expected mortality and morbidity based on P-POSSUM
Design
Cohort
Authors
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P-POSSUM accurately predicted mortality and morbidity in major general surgery; supports validation in broader cohorts before routine use.
Does the P-POSSUM scoring system accurately predict mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing major general surgeries?
The P-POSSUM scoring system accurately predicts mortality and morbidity in major general surgical patients, aiding in risk stratification and management.
Nagpal et al. (2017) studied this question.
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