Common Surgical Procedures in the Elderly
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From hip and knee replacements to cataract and heart surgery, America’s elderly undergo 20% of all surgical procedures. For a group that comprises only 13% of the US population, this statistic signifies how important it is that we understand the special needs of the elderly as they face the prospect of surgery. As we age, we undergo more surgeries on average, and we have a greater chance of experiencing complications after surgery.
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تاریخ انتشار 2013