Surgery of the Elderly Patient

KARAKOÇ D.

INTERNATIONAL SURGERY, vol.101, pp.161-166, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 101
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.9738/intsurg-d-15-00261.1
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.161-166
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The world population is becoming older. As many diseases that require surgery also increase with age, surgeons have to become familiar with special issues that are unique to elderly patients requiring surgery. This review highlights the perioperative care of the elderly patient.