An International Comparison of the Management of Gastrointestinal Surgical Emergencies in Octogenarians—England Versus United States: A National Population-based Cohort Study

Conclusion: Surgery is used less commonly in England for emergency gastrointestinal conditions in octogenarians, which may be associated with a high rate of in-hospital mortality from these conditions compared with the USA.
Source: Annals of Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research