The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Frailty Among Older Adults Undergoing Colorectal Surgery.

Nicole M. Saur, M.D.1 • Bradley R. Davis, M.D., M.B.A.2 • Isacco Montroni, M.D., Ph.D.3 Armin Shahrokni, M.D., M.P.H.4 • Siri Rostoft, M.D., Ph.D.5,6 • Marcia M. Russell, M.D.7,8 Supriya G. Mohile, M.D., M.S.9 • Pasithorn A. Suwanabol, M.D., M.S.10,11 • Amy L. Lightner, M.D.12 • Vitaliy Poylin, M.D.13 • Ian M. Paquette, M.D.14 • Daniel L. Feingold, M.D.15 On behalf of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

• Publication year

  2022

• Venue

  Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

• Publication date

  2022-01-05

• Fields of study

  Medicine

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  DOI 10.1097/DCR.0000000000002410PMID 35001046
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