Evolution of surgical techniques for a progressive risk reduction

Advanced age is a strong predictor of high perioperative mortality in surgical patients and patients aged 75 years and older have an elevated surgical risk, much higher than that of younger patients. Progressive advances in surgical techniques now make it possible to treat high-risk surgical patient...

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Main Authors: Bruno Amato, Mario Santoro, Raffaele Izzo, Giuseppe Servillo, Rita Compagna, Lorenza Di Domenico, Veronica Di Nardo, Giuseppe Giugliano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-07-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/844