Journal article
Age is But a Number: Damage Control Surgery Outcomes in Geriatric Emergency General Surgery
The Journal of surgical research, v 267, pp 452-457
Nov 2021
PMID: 34237630
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Abstract
Damage control surgery (DCS) with temporary abdominal closure (TAC) is increasingly utilized in emergency general surgery (EGS). As the population ages, more geriatric patients (GP) are undergoing EGS operations. Concern exists for GP's ability to tolerate DCS. We hypothesize that DCS in GP does not increase morbidity or mortality and has similar rates of primary closure compared to non-geriatric patients (NGP).
A retrospective chart review from 2014-2020 was conducted on all non-trauma EGS patients who underwent DCS with TAC. Demographics, admission lab values, fluid amounts, length of stay (LOS), timing of closure, post-operative complications and mortality were collected. GP were compared to NGP and results were analyzed using Chi square and Wilcox signed rank test.
Ninety-eight patients (n = 50, <65 y; n = 48, ≥65 y) met inclusion criteria. There was no significant difference in median number of operations (3 versus 2), time to primary closure (2.5 versus 3 d), hospital LOS (19 versus 17.5 d), ICU LOS (11 versus 8 d), rate of primary closure (66% versus 56%), post op ileus (44% versus 48%), abscess (14% versus 10%), need for surgery after closure (32% versus 19%), anastomotic dehiscence (16% versus 6%), or mortality (34% versus 42%). Average time until take back after index procedure did not vary significantly between young and elderly group (45.8 versus 38.5 h; P = 0.89). GP were more likely to have hypertension (83% versus 50%; P ≤ 0.05), atrial fibrillation (25% versus 4%; P ≤ 0.05) and lower median heart rate compared to NGP (90 versus 103; P ≤ 0.05).
DCS with TAC in geriatric EGS patients achieves similar outcomes and mortality to younger patients. Indication, not age, should factor into the decision to perform DCS.
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- Title
- Age is But a Number: Damage Control Surgery Outcomes in Geriatric Emergency General Surgery
- Creators
- Stephen A. Iacono - Johnson UniversityNicole J. Krumrei - Johnson UniversityAnna Niroomand - Johnson UniversityDavid O. Walls - Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyMatthew Lissauer - Johnson UniversityJennifer To - St. Luke's University Health NetworkChristopher A. Butts - St. Luke's University Health Network
- Publication Details
- The Journal of surgical research, v 267, pp 452-457
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 6
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000701892000016
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85109150306
- Other Identifier
- 991021929443104721
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