Original paper

Modified Frailty Index Predicts Postoperative Complications following Panniculectomy in the Elderly

Volume: 8, Issue: 7, Pages: e2987 - e2987
Published: Jul 1, 2020
Abstract
Due to the high complication rate of panniculectomies, preoperative risk stratification is imperative. This study aimed to assess the predictive value of the 5-item modified frailty index (mFI-5) for postoperative complications in the elderly following panniculectomy.A retrospective cohort study of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database for patients over the age of 65 years who underwent a...
Paper Details
Title
Modified Frailty Index Predicts Postoperative Complications following Panniculectomy in the Elderly
Published Date
Jul 1, 2020
Volume
8
Issue
7
Pages
e2987 - e2987
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