Preoperative evaluation and risk assessment scoring

Ravi P. Kiran, Conor P. Delaney, Anthony J. Senagore

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    Abstract

    Proper assessment of patients before surgery is of paramount importance to avoid untoward surgical and anesthetic events. Assessment should include history, a thorough physical examination, and tests directed at specific diagnosis in select patients. Current evidence indicates that many tests that are routinely performed are unnecessary and do not alter management or outcome. Various scoring systems have been employed for assessment of risk of patients and comparison of performance between surgical units but none have passed into routine practice.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)75-84
    Number of pages10
    JournalClinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
    Volume16
    Issue number2
    StatePublished - May 1 2003

    Keywords

    • Preoperative evaluation
    • Risk scoring

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Surgery
    • Gastroenterology

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