Does Frailty or Age Increase the Risk of Postoperative Complications Following Cochlear Implantation?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate whether frailty or age increases the risk of postoperative complications following cochlear implant (CI) surgery.

Study design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting

Tertiary academic center.

Methods

An evaluation of all adult patients undergoing cochlear implantation between 2006 and 2020 was performed. The 5-item Modified Frailty Index (mFI-5, comprising preoperative history of pulmonary disease, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, and partially/totally dependent functional status) was calculated for all patients included in analysis in addition to demographic characteristics. The primary outcome was postoperative complications following CI within a 3-month period. Major complications included myocardial infarction, bleeding, and cerebro

SUBMITTER: Gordon SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8477701 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature