Perioperative risk assessment for emergency general surgery in those with multimorbidity or frailty.

Journal: Current opinion in critical care
Published Date:

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review explores advances in risk stratification tools and their applicability in identifying and managing high-risk emergency general surgery (EGS) patients.

Authors

  • Yasmin Arda
    Massachusetts General Hospital, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Haytham M A Kaafarani
    Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.