Key result
Age 80 or older is not linked to higher 30-day mortality after colorectal perforation surgery.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine the clinical characteristics of surgical cases for colorectal perforation in elderly patients aged 80 years or older.
Does surgery for colorectal perforation in patients aged 80 years or older have comparable outcomes to patients aged 79 years or younger?
Cohort (n=71)
No
Does surgery for colorectal perforation in patients aged 80 years or older have comparable outcomes to patients aged 79 years or younger?
Absolute Event Rate: 14% vs 4%
p-value: p=0.145
Surgery for colorectal perforation in patients aged 80 years or older yields acceptable outcomes comparable to younger patients, despite higher baseline surgical risk.
May support surgery in selected octogenarians; leaves open prospective validation.
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Kawamura et al. (2024) conducted a cohort in Colorectal perforation (n=71). Age 80 years or older vs. Age 79 years or younger was evaluated on 30-day postoperative mortality (p=0.145). Being aged 80 years or older was not associated with a significant increase in 30-day postoperative mortality (14% vs 4%, p=0.145) or major complications following colorectal perforation surgery.
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