Trends and outcomes of emergency general surgery in elderly and highly elderly population in a single regional emergency center.
Jong Soeb ParkKyung-Goo LeeMin Ki KimPublished in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2023)
The higher age group was associated with increased number of unfavorable outcomes after emergency general surgery, along with increased medical cost. Efforts to prevent emergency surgery for elderly patients and a specialized treatment system are needed.