Sarcopenia predicts 90-day mortality in elderly patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00261-018-1870-z
Abstract: PurposeImage-based measurement of sarcopenia is an established predictor of a decreased outcome for a large variety of surgical procedures. Sarcopenia in elderly patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery has not been well studied. This study aims… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal surgery; emergency abdominal; mortality; emergency ... See more keywords
Patients’ perceptions of barriers to enhanced recovery after emergency abdominal surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-02032-5
Abstract: Purpose The patient-perceived barriers towards an optimized short-term recovery after major emergency abdominal surgery are unknown. The purpose was to investigate which patient-perceived barriers dominated concerning nutrition, mobilization, and early discharge after major emergency abdominal… read more here.
Keywords: perceived barriers; patient; abdominal surgery; emergency abdominal ... See more keywords
The association between epidural analgesia and mortality in emergency abdominal surgery: A population‐based cohort study
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DOI: 10.1111/aas.13461
Abstract: Emergency abdominal surgery carries a considerable risk of mortality and post‐operative complications, including pulmonary complications. In major elective surgery, epidural analgesia reduces mortality and pulmonary complications. We aimed to evaluate the association between epidural analgesia… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; epidural analgesia; abdominal surgery; emergency abdominal ... See more keywords
Respiratory function following major emergency abdominal surgery
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DOI: 10.1177/1750458919888818
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the timewise postoperative respiratory function measured by spirometry and peak flow during the first postoperative week after major emergency abdominal surgery. Patients were tested daily with forced… read more here.
Keywords: major emergency; abdominal surgery; emergency abdominal; function ... See more keywords