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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