Journal article
Impact of frailty on hiatal hernia repair: a nationwide analysis of in-hospital clinical and healthcare utilization outcomes
Abstract
Previous studies recommend a watch-and-wait approach to paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repair due to an increased risk for mortality. While contemporary studies suggest that elective surgery is safe and effective, many patients presenting with PEH are elderly. Therefore, we assessed the impact of frailty on in-hospital outcomes and healthcare utilization among patients receiving PEH repair. This retrospective population-based cohort study assessed …
Authors
Lee Y; Huo B; McKechnie T; Agzarian J; Hong D
Journal
Diseases of the Esophagus, Vol. 36, No. 11,
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
October 27, 2023
DOI
10.1093/dote/doad038
ISSN
1120-8694