Status:

UNKNOWN

Retrospective Analysis of Sarcopenia in Older Patients Undergoing Laparotomy

Lead Sponsor:

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Conditions:

Frailty

Surgery

Eligibility:

All Genders

65-110 years

Brief Summary

Assess the influence of sarcopenia on outcomes of emergency laparotomy in the over 65 age group

Detailed Description

Emergency laparotomy is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. These risks are increased in the elderly population with a third of over-80s dying within thirty days of surgery, rising to...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient aged 65 or over having emergency laparotomy

Exclusion

  • None

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2015

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04493710

Start Date

January 1 2015

End Date

December 1 2022

Last Update

October 8 2020

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WUTH

Upton, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH49 5PE