The impact of frailty and sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes in older patients undergoing gastrectomy surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yanjiao ShenQiukui HaoJianghua ZhouBirong Dong

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2017)

Sarcopenia and frailty seem to have significant adverse impacts on the occurrence of postoperative outcomes. Well-designed prospective cohort studies focusing on frailty and quality of life with a sufficient sample are needed.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
patients undergoing
skeletal muscle
risk assessment
coronary artery bypass
physical activity
emergency department
type diabetes
acute coronary syndrome
coronary artery disease
surgical site infection
adverse drug