title: Disparity in the risk stratification of major surgery.
abstract: This case report illustrates the dilemma of risk prediction. In the objective documentation of peri-operative risk, cardiopulmonary testing offers a holistic assessment. At present, availability is limited and, as such, it is important to be mindful of the limitations of other more traditional forms of risk assessment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK. dbirchley@hotmail.com
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Birchley
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carlisle
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Telford
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thompson