American College of Surgeons: Type of Surgery and Its Risk Level Has Significant Impact on Complications and Death in Elderly Patients
April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 26 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Study using ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data shows both frailty and type of surgical procedure impact postoperative outcomes among elderly patients, but procedure type and its risk level has a greater effect
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Key Takeaways
* Frailty and procedure risk are both associated with increased postope . . .
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Study using ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data shows both frailty and type of surgical procedure impact postoperative outcomes among elderly patients, but procedure type and its risk level has a greater effect
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Key Takeaways
* Frailty and procedure risk are both associated with increased postope . . .