| Literature DB >> 31335399 |
Serena P Wong1, Kahli M Zietlow, Shelley R McDonald, Atilio Barbeito, Cathleen S Colon-Emeric, Sandhya A Lagoo-Deenadayalan, Nancy Loyack, Mitchell T Heflin.
Abstract
Deciding whether to pursue elective surgery is a complex process for older adults. Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) can help refine estimates of benefits and risks, at times leading to a delay of surgery to optimize surgical readiness. We describe a cohort of geriatric patients who were evaluated in anticipation of elective abdominal surgery and whose procedures were delayed for any reason. Themes behind the reasons for delay are described, and a holistic framework to guide preoperative discussion is suggested.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 31335399 PMCID: PMC7378881 DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000004335
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anesth Analg ISSN: 0003-2999 Impact factor: 5.108