14 Mar Study names 227 risky surgeries for seniors
Some common surgeries for seniors should be considered “high risk” and preceded by careful conversations about the potential harms, according to a new study listing 227 operations with high mortality rates.
The risks of surgery for older adults are generally understood, but establishing a comprehensive list of the most problematic, for which the risks and benefits “should be carefully evaluated,” can be a helpful decisionmaking tool, the authors say.
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