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Developing Dehydration and Other Age-Related Conditions Following Major Surgery Linked to Dramatically Worse Outcomes for Older Adults

Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome -- such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition -- after major surgery face a dramatically higher risk of poor outcomes, including more complications, fewer days spent at home, and a significantly increased likelihood of dying within a year, according to findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

November 20, 2025


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