Nonbeneficial Emergency General Surgery in Older Adults at Extreme Risk for Early Mortality

JAMA Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Manuel Castillo‐Angeles, Mythri Ambatipudi, Katie Foley, Melanie Bruno, Ali Salim, Stephanie L Nitzschke, Joaquim Michael Havens
DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.2647
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines the incidence of and factors associated with early mortality among older adults undergoing emergency general surgery as a marker of nonbeneficial surgery.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Frailty in Older Adults

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Surgery
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
161
Issue
9
Pages
954–954
Publication date
15 July 2026
Language
EN