Development and validation of the modified index of fragility in head and neck cancer surgery

Development and validation of the modified index of fragility in head and neck cancer surgery

Abstract Background This study aims to develop and validate, a clinically useful modified index of fragility (mIFG) to identify patients at risk of fragility and to predict postoperative adverse events. Method An observational study was performed using the American College of Surgeons National Surgi...

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Main Authors: Koorosh Semsar-Kazerooni, Keith Richardson, Véronique-Isabelle Forest, Alex Mlynarek, Michael P. Hier, Nader Sadeghi, Marco. A. Mascarella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Frailty
Sarcopenia
Cachexia
Head and neck neoplasms
Modified index of fragility
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-022-00607-4

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