Major trauma is the leading cause of mortality in the world in patients younger than 40 years. However, the proportion of elderly people who suffer trauma has increased significantly. The purpose of this study is to assess the correlation of old age with mortality and other unfavorable outcomes.
Major Trauma in Elderly Patients: Worse Mortality and Outcomes in an Italian Trauma Center
Savioli, Gabriele;Ceresa, Iride Francesca;Macedonio, Sarah;Belliato, Mirko;Luzzi, Sabino;Manzoni, Federica;Ricevuti, Giovanni;
2021-01-01
Abstract
Major trauma is the leading cause of mortality in the world in patients younger than 40 years. However, the proportion of elderly people who suffer trauma has increased significantly. The purpose of this study is to assess the correlation of old age with mortality and other unfavorable outcomes.File in questo prodotto:
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