| Literature DB >> 6630827 |
Abstract
Biliary sepsis, appendicitis, diverticulitis, and intraabdominal abscess are intraabdominal infections that are especially relevant to the elderly population. Diagnostic delays, reluctance to perform surgery, presence of underlying disease, and postoperative complications contribute to the higher morbidity and mortality rates seen for elderly patients with these infections.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID： 6630827 DOI： 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1983.tb04154.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc ISSN： 0002-8614 Impact factor: 5.562