Prediction of functional loss in emergency surgery is possible with a simple frailty screening tool
Abstract Background Senior adults fear postoperative loss of independence the most, and this might represent an additional burden for families and society. The number of geriatric patients admitted to the emergency room requiring an urgent surgical treatment is rising, and the presence of frailty is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00356-1 |