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Original Research

Experience with dedicated geriatric surgical consult services: Meeting the need for surgery in the frail elderly

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Pages 73-80 | Published online: 20 Jan 2009

Figures & data

Table 1 Comparison of operative procedures done in patients referred to geriatric surgical consultation services

Table 2 Comparison of multivariate analysis of variables affecting survival

Table 3 Tools for comprehensive geriatric assessment that can be employed by dedicated consultation services

Figure 1 Overall survival for the three groups observed. Data for “academic geriatric center” is adapted from Zenilman and Colleagues (1996).

Figure 1 Overall survival for the three groups observed. Data for “academic geriatric center” is adapted from Zenilman and Colleagues (1996).

Figure 2 Current demographic profile of US geriatric center residents. Adapted from Jones A. The National Nursing Home Survey: 1999 Summary. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat. 13(152)2002:1–116.

Figure 2 Current demographic profile of US geriatric center residents. Adapted from Jones A. The National Nursing Home Survey: 1999 Summary. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat. 13(152)2002:1–116.

Figure 3 The multidisciplinary approach to the geriatric patient consult service.

Figure 3 The multidisciplinary approach to the geriatric patient consult service.