The Association Between Hearing Loss and Surgical Complications in Older Adults
Conclusions:
Hearing loss was significantly associated with developing postoperative complications in older adults undergoing major surgery. Screening for hearing impairment may be a useful addition to the preoperative assessment and perioperative management of older patients undergoing surgery.
Source: Ear and Hearing - Category: Audiology Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
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