Kolin E Rubel, Andrea Lopez, Rory J Lubner, Diane L Lee, Kristen Yancey, Rakesh K Chandra, Naweed I Chowdhury, Justin H Turner
INTRODUCTION: The modified five-item frailty index (mFI-5) is a validated risk stratification tool with the ability to predict adverse outcomes following surgery. In this study, we sought to use mFI-5 to assess the potential relationship between unhealthy aging and postoperative endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) outcomes. METHODS: Patients who underwent sinus surgery at Vanderbilt between 2014 and 2018 were identified and assessed using the mFI-5, which is calculated based on the presence of five comorbidities: diabetes mellitus, hypertension requiring medication, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and non-independent functional status...
January 24, 2024: International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology