Post-operative outcomes in older patients: a single-centre observational study.
Benjamin TangCameron GreenAun Chian YeohFaisal HusainAshwin SubramaniamPublished in: ANZ journal of surgery (2018)
Older patients are at increased risk of adverse post-operative outcomes, including post-operative RRC, unplanned ICU admission, and mortality, especially if they underwent emergency procedures. This has implications for preoperative risk stratification and post-operative management. Incidence of post-operative RRCs may be an important indicator of post-operative care.
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