Prevalence and associated factors of preoperative functional disability in elective surgical patients over 55  years old: a prospective cohort study

ConclusionsIn total, 29.2% of preoperative patients had functional disability. Obesity, nutritional deficiency, respiratory complications, and low serum albumin values were determined as potentially modifiable factors.
Source: Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research