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Over a 3-year period, the percentage of geriatric patients with gynecologic problems treated in one Canadian hospital almost doubled. Pelvic pain, uterine bleeding, and voiding problems were the most common symptoms. Concomitant diseases existed in 60% of the patients, with cardiac and pulmonary problems the most frequent. Uterine fibroids and genital cancer were the most common pathologic diagnoses. Hysterectomy was part of the operative procedure in 37 of 50 patients, and these operations required more time and longer postoperative hospitalization than others. Complications developed in 24% of the patients, with cellulitis, phlebitis, and fever seen most often.
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PMID:Geriatric gynecologic problems increasing. 62 54