Safety of Major Abdominal Operations in the Elderly: A Study of Geriatric-Specific Determinants of Health
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05515-0
Abstract: Background Preoperative assessment of geriatric-specific determinants of health may enhance perioperative risk stratification among elderly patients. This study examines effects of geriatric-specific variables on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing elective major abdominal operations. Methods Patients… read more here.
Keywords: major abdominal; abdominal operations; determinants health; geriatric specific ... See more keywords
Mortality after emergency abdominal operations in premature infants.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.01.009
Abstract: CONTEXT/BACKGROUND To determine risk of 30-day mortality for premature infants undergoing abdominal operations during the first 2 months of life and to identify risk factors for perioperative mortality using available demographic and clinical variables of… read more here.
Keywords: risk; abdominal operations; premature infants; mortality ... See more keywords
Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Children Undergoing Abdominal Operations using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3_meetingabstract.949
Abstract: Background/Purpose: Prolonged postoperative mechanical ventilation (PPMV) can lead to poor outcomes including pneumonia, ventilator-associated lung injury, prolonged hospital length of stay, increased postoperative mortality, and overall increased cost of surgical care. Our objective was to… read more here.
Keywords: american college; mechanical ventilation; prolonged postoperative; undergoing abdominal ... See more keywords