NYMC Faculty Publications
Delayed Operation as a Major Risk Factor for Mortality Among Elderly Patients with Ventral Hernia Admitted Emergently: An Analysis of 33,700 Elderly Patients
Author Type(s)
Faculty
Journal Title
Surgical Technology International
First Page
206
Last Page
213
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-23-2021
Department
Surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Elderly patients admitted emergently for ventral hernia may have high rates of complications, including morbidity and mortality. The goal of this study was to retrospectively assess risk factors for in-hospital mortality for elderly patients admitted emergently with a primary diagnosis of ventral hernia.
METHODS: Elderly patients with ventral hernia that required emergency admission were analyzed using the National Inpatient Sample database, 2005-2014. Demographics, clinical data, and outcomes were collected. The relationship between mortality and the predictors was assessed using a stratified analysis, multivariable logistic regression model, and multivariable generalized additive model.
RESULTS: A total of 33,700 elderly patients were analyzed. The mean (SD) age for males and females was 75 (7.25) and 76.25 (7.75) years, respectively (p
CONCLUSION: A delayed operation in elderly males and frail patients with intestinal obstruction or gangrene admitted emergently due to ventral hernia significantly increases mortality in this setting.
Recommended Citation
Latifi, R., Levy, L., Reddy, M., Okumura, K., & Smiley, A. (2021). Delayed Operation as a Major Risk Factor for Mortality Among Elderly Patients with Ventral Hernia Admitted Emergently: An Analysis of 33,700 Elderly Patients. Surgical Technology International, 39, 206-213. https://doi.org/10.52198/21.STI.39.HR1520
