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
Active Locations (1)
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WUTH
Upton, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH49 5PE