Surgical Management of the Elderly
- 6 July 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Hospital Practice
- Vol. 11 (7) , 65-71
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21548331.1976.11706968
Abstract
Sometimes it is best to leave well enough alone but at other times performing surgery can be of great benefit to an aged person. Principles that guide the decision and specific indications are both spelled out.Keywords
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