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Frailty Status as a Predictor of Outcomes in Emergency Surgeries for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Trephine Stoma in High-Risk Patients: Feasibility and Short-Term Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- A multidimensional approach to frailty in emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2026Article
- Determinants of Early Quality-of-Life Improvement After Open Abdominal Wall Eventration Repair: A Large Single-Center Cohort Study Using the EuraHS-QoL Score.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
The global aging population has brought increasing attention to frailty as a critical predictor of health outcomes. Defined by the British Geriatric Society as a state of diminished physiological reserve across multiple systems, frailty reflects a heightened vulnerability to adverse events. While the negative impact of frailty is well established in elective surgical settings, its influence on outcomes following emergency abdominal surgery remains less clear. This meta-analysis evaluates postoperative outcomes in frail versus non-frail elderly patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery. A comprehensive search of eight electronic databases was conducted from inception to January 2024, with an additional search in June 2024. Eligible studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria. The primary outcome was postoperative mortality, with secondary outcomes, including complications, length of hospital stay, discharge destination, readmission, and reoperation rates. Data were synthesized using RevMan5 (Cochrane Collaboration, London, UK) and R (R Development Core Team, Vienna, Austria), applying both fixed and random-effects models. Risk of bias in individual studies was assessed using the Quality in Prognostic Studies (QUIPS) tool. Thirty-one studies involving 1,750,195 participants were included. Frail patients showed significantly increased 30-day (OR: 2.83, 95% CI: 2.45-3.27; p<0.00001) and 12-month (OR: 1.97, 95% CI: 1.32-2.93; p=0.0008) mortality. They also experienced higher overall morbidity, more severe complications (Clavien-Dindo ≥3: OR: 2.39, 95% CI: 1.82-3.13; p<0.00001), longer hospital stays (WMD: 3.74 days, 95% CI: 1.54-5.94; p=0.0008), and increased rates of readmission and reoperation (OR: 1.48, 95% CI: 1.25-1.75; p<0.00001). Discharge to rehabilitation or skilled nursing facilities was also more common among frail patients. These findings demonstrate that frailty significantly worsens postoperative outcomes in elderly patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery. Further research is warranted to explore the integration of frailty assessment tools in emergency settings to support surgical decision-making for this vulnerable population.
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