Research Conducted at Cleveland Clinic Has Updated Our Knowledge about Volvulus (Epidemiology and Age-related Trends In Surgical Outcomes for Sigmoid Volvulus: a 17-year Analysis).
In: Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week, 2024-02-18, S. 814-814
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A recent study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio examined the challenges faced by elderly patients with sigmoid volvulus, a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by twisted bowel. The study analyzed data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project from 2005 to 2021 and found that elderly patients above 75 years of age had a significantly higher mortality risk compared to younger patients. The study also observed a decline in mortality rates and an increase in the use of laparoscopic procedures over the 17-year period. The researchers suggest that focusing on elective surgeries for younger patients and minimizing emergency surgeries for the elderly may help reduce the mortality risk associated with surgical interventions in this population. [Extracted from the article]
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Research Conducted at Cleveland Clinic Has Updated Our Knowledge about Volvulus (Epidemiology and Age-related Trends In Surgical Outcomes for Sigmoid Volvulus: a 17-year Analysis).
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Zeitschrift: | Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week, 2024-02-18, S. 814-814 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
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ISSN: | 1537-1409 (print) |
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