XXXX resection--operative risk and long-term results.

@entity1 @entity101 @entity6 @entity177 @entity1576 @entity1011 @entity583 @entity1028
The aim of the study was to assess the early results of @entity1028 resection in relation to cardiac and other operative risk factors, assess the magnitude of the procedure, and evaluate longer-term postoperative rehabilitation; 176 @entity1 (mean age 67,1 years) were assessed, of whom 160 (90,9%) had operations. Using the multifactorial index of cardiac risk in non-cardiac surgical procedures (Goldman) the majority fell into the low-risk category (groups I and II). Other risk factors evaluated were @entity1576 , @entity177 , @entity101 and @entity6 . The majority of these @entity1 had @entity1011 clearance rates of less than 50% of the theoretical normal rate for age. Of 7 postoperative deaths (operative mortality rate 4,4%) 4 followed @entity583 , and all the latter @entity1 fell into cardiac risk grade III. The other risk factors did not significantly influence the mortality or complication rates. The highest complication rate occurred in @entity1 who underwent aortic bifurcation graft placement and the lowest in @entity1 who underwent simple infrarenal tube grafting. Of 153 survivors, 10 have been lost to follow-up and 141 have returned to full activity. In conclusion, the cardiac risk index used is a valuable predictor of operative risk. If the @entity1 survives surgery, excellent longer-term rehabilitation can be expected.
