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Development and validation of a preoperative prediction model for geriatric emergency general surgery

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  • Dequan Xu

  • Haoxin Zhou

  • Limin Hou

  • January 20, 2025

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    The elderly population in China has significantly increased, leading to a rise in emergency department visits and surgeries for this demographic.

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    Older patients undergoing emergency general surgery face higher risks of severe complications and mortality compared to younger patients.

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    Existing preoperative assessment models are not tailored for elderly patients, necessitating the development of a specific prediction model.

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    The study utilized retrospective data from 1,500 patients to derive a novel geriatric emergency surgery score (GES) for better prognostic assessment.

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    Statistical analysis included univariate and multivariable logistic regression to identify independent predictors of mortality in elderly surgical patients.

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Development and validation of a preoperative prediction model for geriatric emergency general surgery

  • by Dequan Xu, Haoxin Zhou, Limin Hou

  • January 20, 2025

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