The Impact of Frailty on Morbidity and Mortality following Open Emergent Colectomies
Background. Elderly and frail patients undergo open emergency colectomies and are at greater risk for complications. The relationship between frailty and open emergent colectomies is yet unexplored. Objective. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between frailty and outcomes af...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5126452 |