Safety and outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the extremely elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2019.1658356
Abstract: Abstract Background: Gallstones are a common cause of morbidity in the elderly. Operative treatment is often avoided due to concerns about poor outcomes but the evidence for this is unclear. We aim to consolidate available… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic cholecystectomy; outcomes laparoscopic; safety outcomes; cholecystectomy extremely ... See more keywords
Ureteroscopy for Stone Disease in Extremely Elderly Patients (≥ 85 years): Outcomes and Lessons Learned.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2022.0665
Abstract: Introduction The volume of surgeries including ureteroscopy (URS) performed for urolithiasis is increasing. This includes for the elderly population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of URS in extremely elderly patients… read more here.
Keywords: stone disease; elderly patients; ureteroscopy stone; analysis ... See more keywords
The prognosis in extremely elderly patients receiving orotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation after planned extubation
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021970
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of extremely elderly patients receiving orotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation after planned extubation. This retrospective cohort study included extremely elderly patients (>90 years)… read more here.
Keywords: extremely elderly; mechanical ventilation; planned extubation; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Impact of clinical characteristics of colonic diverticular bleeding in extremely elderly patients treated with direct oral anti-coagulant drugs: a retrospective multi-center study
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DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.20-140
Abstract: Since there were no available data about colonic diverticular bleeding in extremely elderly patients (>80 years old) treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), we tried to determine clinical characteristics in those with colonic diverticular bleeding… read more here.
Keywords: colonic diverticular; bleeding; elderly patients; clinical characteristics ... See more keywords