The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in head and neck microvascular reconstruction: An analysis of 3795 cases
Panayi AC, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Foroutanjazi S, Diehm YF, Pomahac B. The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in head and neck microvascular reconstruction: An analysis of 3795 cases. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2021, 42: 103121. PMID: 34171698, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnastomosis, SurgicalDiabetes MellitusFemaleForecastingFrailtyHeadHeart FailureHumansHypertensionLength of StayMaleMicrovesselsMiddle AgedNeckOperative TimePlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveSeverity of Illness IndexSurgical FlapsTreatment OutcomeConceptsNeck microvascular reconstructionMFI-5Microvascular reconstructionMFI scoreSubgroup analysisNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseFrailty index-5Non-home dischargeImprovement Program databaseAverage operative timeCongestive heart failureObstructive pulmonary diseasePost-operative outcomesPre-operative identificationPost-operative supportTerms of demographicsHospital stayPerioperative riskUnplanned readmissionHome dischargePostoperative outcomesYounger patientsFrailty index