https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2017.849
Goals of surgery and assessment tools for elderly patients referred for cardiac and noncardiac surgery
Submitted: May 16, 2017
Accepted: May 16, 2017
Published: July 18, 2017
Accepted: May 16, 2017
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Surgery in elderly patients is associated with the risk of death, complications, functional decline and disability. Prior to surgery, therefore, an assessment of the health-related priorities, a realistic evaluation of the surgical risks, and individualized optimization of the procedural pathway to follow are mandatory.
How to Cite
Coccia, Flaminia, and Renzo Rozzini. 2017. “Goals of Surgery and Assessment Tools for Elderly Patients Referred for Cardiac and Noncardiac Surgery”. Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease 87 (2). https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2017.849.
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