Risk factors of “loss of independence” in elderly patients who received gastrectomy for gastric cancer

ConclusionsLOI after gastrectomy was independently associated with high FI, older age ( ≥ 75 years), and major (CD ≥ 3) complications. A simple risk score assigning points for these factors was an accurate predictor of postoperative LOI. We propose that frailty screening should be applied for all elderly GC patients before surgery.
Source: Gastric Cancer - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research