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[Surgery in aged patients: a study on 476 surgical cases]
D Guglielminetti1, L Angelini, L Pasi
1USL n. 35, Regione Emilia Romagna, Ospedale Civile Santa Maria delle Croci, Ravenna.
Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|June 1, 1990
Summary
This study shows that surgery in elderly patients aged 75 and older is feasible. Geriatric surgery demonstrated acceptable risk rates, even with pre-existing conditions, highlighting its viability.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes in Elderly Patients
- Postoperative Complications
Background:
- Surgery in elderly populations presents unique challenges.
- Understanding risks and benefits is crucial for geriatric patients.
- Previous data on surgical outcomes in this demographic is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of surgery in patients aged 75 years and older.
- To analyze mortality and morbidity rates in geriatric surgical cases.
- To determine the relationship between pre-existent diseases and postoperative complications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 476 surgical cases in patients aged 75 years and above.
- Data collected between 1984 and 1989.
- Correlation of pre-existing conditions with postoperative complication rates.
Main Results:
- Geriatric surgery was found to be feasible.
- Mortality and morbidity rates were within acceptable ranges.
- Pre-existent diseases were identified as a significant factor in postoperative complications.
Conclusions:
- Geriatric surgery is a viable option for elderly patients.
- The risks associated with surgery in this age group are manageable.
- Careful patient selection and management of comorbidities are key to successful geriatric surgical outcomes.