Key result
Surgical delay over 24 hours in elderly abdominal emergencies is linked to a ~39% complication rate.
Why the study?
Does surgical delay > 24 hours increase postoperative morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery?
Observational (n=144)
No
Does surgical delay > 24 hours increase postoperative morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery?
p-value: p=0.003
Delays in emergency abdominal surgery of more than 24 hours in elderly patients significantly increase the risk of major postoperative complications.
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Supports expedited surgery <24 h in elderly emergency abdominal cases; hypothesis-generating pending randomized confirmation.
Marc Weijie Ong (2015) conducted an observational in Acute abdominal conditions (n=144). Surgical delay >24 h vs. Surgical delay ≤24 h was evaluated on Complication rates (Clavien Dindo 3 and above) (p=0.003). Surgical delay of more than 24 hours in elderly patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery was associated with a higher complication rate of 38.9% (P=0.003).
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