Why the study?
Does age influence the results and risk of surgical procedures in patients over 65 years old?
Population
Patients over 65 years old having operations of diverse type and magnitude
Design
Review
Authors
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Emergency surgery in older adults with comorbidities warrants heightened vigilance; this Level 5 synthesis leaves open the need for prospective risk-stratification trials.
Does age influence the results and risk of surgical procedures in patients over 65 years old?
Elderly patients face increased surgical risks, particularly in emergency settings, necessitating specialized knowledge for appropriate management.
Harbrecht et al. (1981) studied this question.
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