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Causes of death over 90 postoperative days in frail, elderly hip fracture patients
| Cause of deaths | Restrictive strategy (n = 40) | Liberal strategy (n = 30) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia (%) | 18 (44) | 8 (27) | 0.1 |
| Stroke (%) | 2 (7) | 8 (27) | 0.02 |
| Heart failure (%) | 11 (28) | 3 (9) | 0.07 |
| Sepsis (%) | 5 (11) | 3 (9) | 0.7 |
| Dementia (%) | 4 (10) | 3 (9) | 1.0 |
| Liver failure (%) | 0 (0) | 5 (19) | - |
