Preprint · Jan 2026
Frailty as a predictor of mortality in diverticulitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
By O'Reilly C, Lewis MT, Aylward C et al.
Diverticulitis is a common emergency surgical presentation, often requiring hospital admission. Frailty is defined as a multidimensional syndrome of loss of reserves that gives rise to vulnerability. While frailty is recognised as a risk factor for mortality in surgical patients, its impact on mortality in diverticulitis admissions has not been demonstrated by meta-analysis.