Factors associated with postoperative complications following appendectomy in elderly patients.
Emin LapsekiliAbdulkadir DenizSüleyman Utku ÇelikPublished in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2022)
Older patients undergoing appendectomy tend to have poorer outcomes than younger patients. Therefore, it is critical to identify factors that could reduce the possibility of adverse outcomes in this frail population. The results of this study suggest that obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and an open approach are independent factors for complications in elderly patients undergoing appendectomy.
Keyphrases
- patients undergoing
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- community dwelling
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- middle aged
- insulin resistance
- chronic kidney disease
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- prognostic factors
- weight loss
- physical activity
- risk factors
- lung function
- patient reported outcomes
- adipose tissue
- weight gain
- body mass index
- high fat diet induced
- glycemic control