RAI-measured frailty predicts non-home discharge following metastatic brain tumor resection: national inpatient sample analysis of 20,185 patients

ConclusionIncreasing RAI-measured frailty status is significantly associated with increased complication rates, eLOS, NHD, and mortality following MBTR. Preoperative frailty assessment using the RAI may aid in preoperative surgical planning and risk stratification for patient selection.

Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - October 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research