Effect of Age Alone on Major Complications After Gastrointestinal Surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04819-9
Abstract: Major complications after surgery, defined as Clavien-Dindo class IIIa and greater, seriously affect patient outcomes. Although old age is reportedly one of the risk factors for major complications after gastrointestinal surgery , several investigators reported… read more here.
Keywords: gastrointestinal surgery; major complications; age alone; complications gastrointestinal ... See more keywords
Postoperative complications in gastrointestinal surgery: A “hidden” basic quality indicator
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DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i23.2833
Abstract: Postoperative complications represent a basic quality indicator for measuring outcomes at surgical units. At present, however, they are not systematically measured in all surgical procedures. A more accurate assessment of their impact could help to… read more here.
Keywords: basic quality; postoperative complications; quality indicator; complications gastrointestinal ... See more keywords