Predicting complications in elderly patients undergoing oral cancer resection with free flap reconstruction in China: a retrospective cohort study using the modified Frailty Index and Prognostic Nutritional Index.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the predictive abilities of the 5-item modified Frailty Index (5-mFI), Prognostic Nutrition Index (PNI), and their combination in older adult patients undergoing oral cancer resection and free flap reconstruction.

Design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting

Secondary care involving multiple centres treating older adult patients for oral cancer.

Participants

This study included a total of 1197 patients aged ≥60 years who underwent oral cancer resection with free flap reconstruction between January 2014 and December 2022. The study included patients aged ≥60 years with malignant tumours who underwent selective radical surgery, such as mandibulectomy, maxillectomy, glossectomy or laryngectomy, followed by free flap reconstruc

SUBMITTER: Luo T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683887 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature