ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2020
Modified Frailty Index Predicts Postoperative Complications following Panniculectomy in the Elderly.
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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.
methodsA 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 panniculectomy between 2010 and 2015 was conducted. The mFI-5 score was calculated for each patient based on the presence of diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and dependent functional status, and an mFI-5 score of 2 was used as a cutoff. Multivariate logistic and linear regression analysis was used to determine the validity of the mFI-5 as a predictor of postoperative complications.
resultsA total of 575 patients were analyzed. Patients with an mFI-5 score of 2 or more (421; 73.2%) had significantly higher rates of wound complications (19.5% versus 12.8%;
conclusionsFrailty, as measured by the mFI-5, holds a predictive value regarding outcomes of wound complications and overall complications in elderly patients after panniculectomy. The mFI-5 score can be used to identify high-risk patients before surgery.
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