Frailty significantly worsens outcomes in elderly patients with diverticulitis

A nationwide analysis revealed that 53.3% of elderly patients hospitalized with acute colonic diverticulitis were frail. In a matched cohort study, frail patients faced higher mortality rates, extended hospital stays, and increased median inpatient costs. They also experienced more complications, including sepsis, acute kidney injuries, and the need for intensive care compared to non-frail patients. Additionally, frail individuals were more likely to require open colectomy and colostomy procedures, underscoring the severe impact of frailty on clinical outcomes.