Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2019
Outcome of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for Colorectal Surgery in Early Elderly and Late Elderly Patients.
This study aimed to determine the outcome of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme in elderly colorectal surgery patients. ⋯ ERAS is a safe and effective protocol that can be used in EE and LE colorectal surgery patients.
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Sarcopenia is a condition in which patients have an abnormally low muscle mass with poor muscle function. It is prevalent in older patients and is often associated with frailty. It has gained increasing recognition as a significant indicator of poor surgical outcomes. ⋯ We also discuss the diagnosis of sarcopenia in terms of muscle mass and muscle function and common definitions of both terms. An overview of the impact of sarcopenia on different surgical specialties is reviewed. Lastly, a survey of current treatments available for sarcopenia and their limited impact are discussed with a view to encouraging possible future studies.