Frailty as a predictor of postoperative morbidity and mortality in older patients undergoing emergency laparotomy: a prospective cohort study in Yemen

Frailty as a predictor of postoperative morbidity and mortality in older patients undergoing emergency laparotomy: a prospective cohort study in Yemen

Abstract Background Emergency laparotomy (EL) in older patients is associated with high postoperative risk. Frailty, a state of increased vulnerability, is a recognized risk factor; however, its specific impact on EL, especially in resource-constrained settings such as Yemen, requires further elucid...

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Main Authors: Waleed Mohammed Gilan, Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Ameen Fuad Hashem, Shehab Abdulhameed Aiash, Haitham Mohammed Jowah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Frail elderly
Laparotomy
Postoperative complications
Mortality
Prospective studies
Risk assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06222-y
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