Abstract:BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE
Frailty " is a hallmark of physiologic decline of multiple organ systems and places elderly colorectal cancer patients at increased risk for poor prognosis. While 11 modified frailty indices (MFI-11) have been shown to predict adverse outcomes after radical resection of colorectal cancer, 5 modified frailty indices (MFI-5) have not been studied in this population.
Methods
Retrospective analysis of patients over 65 years of age who underwent radical resection of colorectal cancer. The MFI-5… Show more
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