Clinical frailty and its effect on the septuagenarian population after emergency laparotomy

CONCLUSION: In the septuagenarian-plus population it is important to consider not only risk stratification with mortality scoring (P-POSSUM or NELA-adjusted risk), but to take into account frailty. Postoperative rehabilitation and careful recovery is paramount. Where possible, during the counselling and consent for emergency laparotomy, significant postoperative long-term deterioration in physical, emotional and social function should be considered.PMID:33645274 | DOI:10.1308/rcsann.2020.7028
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research