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Frailty, procedure risk level linked to adverse effects in older adults who need emergency surgeries

Frailty before emergency surgery isn’t the only factor linked to adverse outcomes. In fact, the risk of the procedure itself has even more negative implications for older adults, according to a study published on April 25 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Which Patients and Surgeries Are 'High Risk' for Seniors?

Which Patients and Surgeries Are 'High Risk' for Seniors?

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Study: High-risk emergency surgery poses greater risk for elderly patients

Frailty is a well-established predictor of complications and death after surgery. However, patients over 65 who undergo a high-risk operation in the emergency room are at significantly increased risk of postoperative complications and death in comparison to the same patients who are assessed solely on their level of frailty, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors

A new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from emergency surgeries and which surgeries are more prone to trouble.