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- 2016
Geriatric Assessment as a qualification element for elective and emergency cholecystectomy in older patientsDOI: 10.1186/s13017-016-0094-1 Keywords: Geriatric assessment, Frailty, Surgery in older patients, Cholecystectomy Abstract: Older patients experience a higher incidence of postoperative complications after cholecystectomy compared with younger patients. However, most studies have not considered patient frailty, particularly regarding emergency cholecystectomy. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate outcomes in frail older patients eligible for elective and emergency cholecystectomy
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