Identifying the impact of pre-operative assessment scores on functional recovery of the elderly colorectal surgical patient

Background: With the emergence of an aging population, there is an increased need to risk stratify and optimize surgical management in the elderly due to their poorer baseline functional status as well as a higher risk of post-surgical complications compared to the younger population. Pre-operat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yap, Hong Wan
Other Authors: Edwin Seet
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/72645