Impact of Frailty on Postoperative Dysphagia in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiovascular Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postextubation dysphagia (PED) is a serious postoperative complication following cardiovascular surgery that can lead to a worse prognosis. On the other hand, frailty is a prognostic factor in patients who undergo cardiac surgery.

Objectives

This study investigated the effect of frailty status on PED and impact of PED on postoperative complications.

Methods

This single-center retrospective cohort study included 644 consecutive patients who underwent elective cardiovascular surgery between May 1, 2014, and December 31, 2020; they were assigned to the PED or non-PED group based on postoperative swallowing status, and postoperative complications were investigated. Frailty status and physical functions, including walking speed, grip strength, Short Physical Per

SUBMITTER: Ogawa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9627818 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature