2022
The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in breast reconstruction: An analysis of 40,415 cases
Panayi AC, Foroutanjazi S, Parikh N, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Diehm YF, Pomahac B. The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in breast reconstruction: An analysis of 40,415 cases. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2022, 75: 2941-2954. PMID: 35599223, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.04.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplant-based reconstructionBreast reconstructionMFI-5Unplanned readmissionPostoperative outcomesSurgical complicationsMedical complicationsMFI scoreRisk predictorsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseBreast reconstruction patientsFrailty index-5Powerful risk predictorImprovement Program databasePreoperative risk stratificationStrong risk predictorAutologous breast reconstructionAdverse surgical outcomesType of reconstructionHigh rateFrail patientsHospital stayPerioperative risk
2021
The Modified 5-item Frailty Index Is a Risk Predictor in Breast Reconstruction: An Analysis of 40,415 Patients
Panayi A, Foroutanjazi S, Parikh B, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Diehm Y, Pomahac B. The Modified 5-item Frailty Index Is a Risk Predictor in Breast Reconstruction: An Analysis of 40,415 Patients. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2021, 233: s30. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.07.037.Peer-Reviewed Original Research