Validation of the modified Frailty Index as a predictor of outcomes after bariatric surgery
Background: Obesity and aging are associated with declines in organ functions and constitute a marker of frailty. The modified frailty index (MFI) is a tool for predicting postoperative outcomes, usually assessed among geriatric patients. Its usefulness in the field of bariatric surgery has not been sufficiently investigated. As the population ages, more elderly patients seek bariatric procedures. It is essential to evaluate utility of this method, which may potentially improve the quality of the treatment.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Jakub Dros, Tomasz Stefura, Artur Kacprzyk, Katarzyna Chlopas, Michal Pedziwiatr, Andrzej Budzynski, Piotr Major Source Type: research
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