[Ambulatory anesthesia in the elderly].
The aim of ambulatory anaesthesia in elderly is to reduce consequences of an interruption of their life habits. Medical and social selection criteria must be rigorous in order to obtain a great benefit comparing with short hospitalization. No previous significant study has been yet published to precise the place of this technique and its benefits for these patients.
Petrognani
R
R
Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, HIA Laveran, Marseille.
Aubert
M
M
Borsarelli
J
J
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans