Neurosurgery in octogenarians during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from a tertiary care trauma centre

Neurosurgery in octogenarians during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from a tertiary care trauma centre

Background: In 2020, 6% of Scotland's adult population was ≥80 years. Advancements in care mean improved chances of survival at 6-months for older adults following injury to the brain or spine. The Covid-19 pandemic also resulted in local and national policies aimed at protecting the elderly. W...

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Main Authors: Kevin Agyemang, Anna Rose, Saira Baig, Laulwa Al Salloum, Aimen Ahmed Osman, Felix Steckler, Christopher Barrett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery
Subjects:
Geriatric neurosurgery
Trauma
Outcomes
Brain injury
Covid-19
Referrals
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214751921002693

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