Document type

Article

Version

Published version

Publication date

Publication license

cc-by (c) Mallol, Montserrat et al., 2013
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/69340

Risk factors and mortality after elective and emergent laparatomies for oncological procedures in 89 patients in the intensive care unit: a retrospective observational cohort study

Journal Title

Director/Tutor

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Abstract

Background: Abdominal surgeries for cancer are associated with postoperative complications and mortality. A view of the success of anaesthetic, surgical and critical care can be gained by analyzing factors associated with mortality in patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). The objective of this study was to identify the postoperative mortality rate and the causes of perioperative death in high-risk patients after abdominal surgery for cancer. A secondary objective was to explore possible risk factors for death in scheduled and emergency surgeries, with a view to finding guidance on preventable risk factors. Methods: An observational study, in a 12-bed surgical ICU of a tertiary hospital. Patients admitted after abdominal surgery for cancer to the ICU for more than 24 hours' care were included from January 1, 2008-December 31, 2009. Data were extracted from the minimum basic dataset. The main outcome considered was 90-day mortality

Citation

Citation

MALLOL, Montserrat, et al. Risk factors and mortality after elective and emergent laparatomies for oncological procedures in 89 patients in the intensive care unit: a retrospective observational cohort study. Patient Safety in Surgery. 2013. Vol. 7, num. 29. ISSN 1754-9493. [consulted: 17 of June of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/69340

Export metadata

JSON - METS

Share record