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Geriatric Considerations in Common Surgical Conditions

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Older adults are more likely to undergo surgery and anesthesia compared to younger adults. It is estimated that by the year 2030, about 20% of Americans will be older than 65, while one out of four elderly individuals will be older than 85 years of age. Twenty-one percent of those over age 60 will undergo surgery and anesthesia as compared with only 12% of those aged 45–60 years. Despite the higher numbers of elderly patients having surgery, mortality and morbidity rates have been declining. Older age appears to have assumed less influence as a determinant of adverse outcomes, as perioperative care has improved. This chapter will describe some of the most common surgeries completed in older adults.

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  1. Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens, Flushing, NY, USA

    Adora Tricia V. Santos

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    Steven Y. Chao

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Santos, A.T.V., Chao, S.Y. (2020). Geriatric Considerations in Common Surgical Conditions. In: Chun, A. (eds) Geriatric Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19625-7_12

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