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Chen X, Dang Y, Zhang Q, Ma Y, Yao L, Wang H, Xu J, Xu Y, Zhang R. MFI-11 in Chinese elderly esophageal cancer patients with postoperative adverse outcomes. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:677. [PMID: 39138432 PMCID: PMC11323644 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05281-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Frailty becomes more pronounced with advancing age, tightly intertwined with adverse clinical outcomes. Across diverse medical disciplines, frailty is now universally recognized as not only a risk factor but also a predictive indicator for unfavorable clinical prognosis. METHODS This study was a retrospective cohort study that included clinical data from patients (aged ≥ 65 years) with esophageal cancer treated surgically at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University in 2021. For each patient, we calculated their 11-index modified frailty index(mFI-11) scores and categorized the patients into a frailty group (mFI-11hign) and a non-frailty group (mFI-11low) based on the optimal grouping cutoff value of 0.27 from a previous study. The primary study index was the incidence of postoperative pulmonary infection, arrhythmia, anastomotic fistula, chylothorax, and electrolyte disturbance complications. Secondary study indicators included postoperative ICU stay, total hospitalization time, readmission rate within 30 days of discharge, and mortality within 30 days after surgery. We performed univariate and multivariate analyses to assess the association between mFI-11 and adverse outcomes as well as postoperative complications. RESULTS Five hundred and fifteen patients were included, including 64.9% (334/515) in the non-frailty group and 35.1% (181/515) in the frailty group. Comparing postoperative complication rates between the two groups revealed lower incidences of postoperative anastomotic fistula (21.5% vs. 4.5%), chylothorax (16.0% vs. 2.1%), cardiac arrhythmia (61.9% vs. 9.9%), pulmonary infections (85.1% vs. 26.6%), and electrolyte disturbance (84.5% vs. 15.0%) in patients of the non-frailty group was lower than that in the frailty group (p < 0.05). mFI-11 showed better prognostic results in predicting postoperative complications. anastomotic fistula (area under the ROC curve AUROC = 0.707), chylothorax (area under the ROC curve AUROC = 0.744), pulmonary infection (area under the ROC curve AUROC = 0.767), arrhythmia (area under the ROC curve AUROC = 0.793), electrolyte disturbance (area under the ROC curve AUROC = 0.832), and admission to ICU (area under the ROC curve AUROC = 0.700). CONCLUSION Preoperative frail elderly patients with esophageal cancer have a high rate of postoperative complications. mFI-11 can be used as an objective indicator for identifying elderly patients at risk for esophageal cancer.
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- Xiu Chen
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China.
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Li KP, Wan S, Chen SY, Wang CY, Liu SH, Yang L. Perioperative, functional and oncologic outcomes of percutaneous ablation versus minimally invasive partial nephrectomy for clinical T1 renal tumors: outcomes from a pooled analysis. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:306. [PMID: 39105944 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-02052-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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The objective of this study was to perform a comprehensive pooled analysis aimed at comparing the efficacy and safety of percutaneous ablation (PCA) versus minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (MIPN), including robotic and laparoscopic approaches, in patients diagnosed with cT1 renal tumors. We conducted a comprehensive search across four major electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, targeting studies published in English up to April 2024. The primary outcomes evaluated in this analysis included perioperative outcomes, functional outcomes, and oncological outcomes. A total of 2449 patients across 17 studies were included in the analysis. PCA demonstrated superior outcomes compared to MIPN in terms of shorter hospital stays (WMD: - 2.13 days; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: - 3.29, - 0.97; p = 0.0003), reduced operative times (WMD: - 109.99 min; 95% CI: - 141.40, - 78.59; p < 0.00001), and lower overall complication rates (OR: 0.54; 95% CI: 0.40, 0.74; p = 0.0001). However, PCA was associated with a higher rate of local recurrence when compared to MIPN (OR: 3.81; 95% CI: 2.45, 5.92; p < 0.00001). Additionally, no significant differences were observed in major complications, estimated glomerular filtration rate decline, creatinine variation, overall survival, recurrence-free survival, and disease-free survival between the two treatment modalities. PCA presents a notable disadvantage regarding local recurrence rates in comparison to MIPN. However, PCA offers several advantages over MIPN, including shorter durations of hospital stay, reduced operative times, and lower complication rates, while achieving similar outcomes in other oncologic metrics.
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- Kun-Peng Li
- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Institute of Urology, Clinical Research Center for Urology in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Institute of Urology, Clinical Research Center for Urology in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Institute of Urology, Clinical Research Center for Urology in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Institute of Urology, Clinical Research Center for Urology in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
- Institute of Urology, Clinical Research Center for Urology in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
- Institute of Urology, Clinical Research Center for Urology in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.
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Haider I, Leong DP, Louzada M, McCurdy A, Pond GR, Cameron R, Aljama M, Visram A, Wildes TM, Mian H. Prevalence of geriatric impairments and frailty categorization among real-world patients with multiple myeloma: a prospective cohort study (MFRAIL). Leuk Lymphoma 2024; 65:1167-1174. [PMID: 38625039 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2024.2340052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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There is limited knowledge regarding the prevalence of geriatric impairments and frailty among patients with multiple myeloma (MM) in a real-world setting. This study evaluated the distribution of frailty profiles among 116 patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed MM, using four common frailty scales. The proportion of patients classified as frail varied significantly, ranging from 15.5% to 56.9%, due to differences in how frailty was operationalized between each frailty measure. Functional, cognitive, and mobility impairments were common overall and irrespective of performance status. Analyses between frailty and treatment selection (dose reduction and doublet vs. triplet therapy) demonstrated significant differences in non-steroid MM drug dose reductions between frail vs. non-frail patients, as scored by the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Frailty Index and Simplified Frailty Score (p < .05). A standardized approach to frailty assessment that is practical in application, and beneficial in guiding treatment selection and minimizing treatment related toxicity is necessary to provide optimal tailored care.
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- Imran Haider
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Medicine and Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Covell MM, Roy JM, Gupta N, Raihane AS, Rumalla KC, Lima Fonseca Rodrigues AC, Courville E, Bowers CA. Frailty in intracranial meningioma resection: the risk analysis index demonstrates strong discrimination for predicting non-home discharge and in-hospital mortality. J Neurooncol 2024; 169:85-93. [PMID: 38713325 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-024-04703-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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PURPOSE Frailty is an independent risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes following intracranial meningioma resection (IMR). The role of the Risk Analysis Index (RAI) in predicting postoperative outcomes following IMR is nascent but may inform preoperative patient selection and surgical planning. METHODS IMR patients from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample were identified using diagnostic and procedural codes (2019-2020). The relationship between preoperative RAI-measured frailty and primary outcomes (non-home discharge (NHD), in-hospital mortality) and secondary outcomes (extended length of stay (eLOS), complication rates) was assessed via multivariate analyses. The discriminatory accuracy of the RAI for primary outcomes was measured in area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve analysis. RESULTS A total of 23,230 IMR patients (mean age = 59) were identified, with frailty statuses stratified by RAI score: 0-20 "robust" (R)(N = 10,665, 45.9%), 21-30 "normal" (N)(N = 8,895, 38.3%), 31-40 "frail" (F)(N = 2,605, 11.2%), and 41+ "very frail" (VF)(N = 1,065, 4.6%). Rates of NHD (R 11.5%, N 29.7%, F 60.8%, VF 61.5%), in-hospital mortality (R 0.5%, N 1.8%, F 3.8%, VF 7.0%), eLOS (R 13.2%, N 21.5%, F 40.9%, VF 46.0%), and complications (R 7.5%, N 11.6%, F 15.7%, VF 16.0%) significantly increased with increasing frailty thresholds (p < 0.001). The RAI demonstrated strong discrimination for NHD (C-statistic: 0.755) and in-hospital mortality (C-statistic: 0.754) in AUROC curve analysis. CONCLUSION Increasing RAI-measured frailty is significantly associated with increased complication rates, eLOS, NHD, and in-hospital mortality following IMR. The RAI demonstrates strong discrimination for predicting NHD and in-hospital mortality following IMR, and may aid in preoperative risk stratification.
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- Michael M Covell
- School of Medicine, Georgetown University, 3900 Reservoir Road, 20007, Washington, DC, USA
- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, 84070, Sandy, UT, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, 84070, Sandy, UT, USA
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- Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, NC, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, 84070, Sandy, UT, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, 84070, Sandy, UT, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, 84070, Sandy, UT, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, 84070, Sandy, UT, USA.
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Jose AM, Prabhakaran K, Rafieezadeh A, Kirsch J, Zangbar B. Analysis of pre-admission risk factors for unplanned reintubation in geriatric trauma patients. Am J Surg 2024; 238:115882. [PMID: 39098281 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.115882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Reintubation in unplanned scenarios, carries inherent risks and potential complications particularly in vulnerable populations such as geriatric trauma patients. We sought to identify preadmission risk factors for unplanned re-intubation (URI) in geriatric trauma patients and its effects on outcomes. METHODS Analysis of TQIP (2017-2019) of intubated geriatric trauma patients, classified into two groups, those who were successfully extubated and those who required URI. We used logistic regression to assess for preadmission risk factors of URI. RESULTS Among 23,572 patients, 20.2 % underwent URI. URI had higher mortality (13.7%vs.8.1 %, p < 0.001), in-hospital complications (p < 0.05), longer hospital and ICU LOS (p < 0.001 for both). Higher age (OR = 1.017), smoking (OR = 1.418), CRF(OR = 1.414), COPD (OR = 1.410), alcohol use (OR = 1.365), functionally dependent health status (OR = 1.339), and anticoagulant use (OR = 1.148), increased the risks of URI (p < 0.05 for all). CONCLUSION Geriatric patients with comorbidities including age, smoking, CRF, COPD, alcohol use, dependent status, and anticoagulant use are at higher risks of URI that could in turn, be associated with increased rates of mortality, complications, and longer hospital and ICU length of stay. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III retrospective study.
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- Anna Mary Jose
- Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA.
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Li KP, Chen SY, Wan S, Wang CY, Li XR, Yang L. Percutaneous ablation versus robotic‑assisted partial nephrectomy for cT1 renal cell carcinoma: an evidence-based analysis of comparative outcomes. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:301. [PMID: 39078530 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-02037-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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This investigation sought to conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the comparative effectiveness and safety of percutaneous ablation (PCA) versus robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) among individuals diagnosed with cT1 renal tumors. This study rigorously followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis. A systematic search was carried out in the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases, focusing on studies published in English through February 2024. We focused on evaluating primary outcomes, specifically perioperative outcomes, functional outcomes, and oncological outcomes. In this analysis, data from 1534 patients across 13 studies were evaluated. PCA was found to have advantageous outcomes in comparison to RAPN regarding hospital stay durations, with a Weighted Mean Difference (WMD) of - 2.03 days (95% Confidence Interval [CI]: -3.78 to - 0.27; p = 0.02), operative times (WMD: -106.75 min; 95% CI: - 170.78 to - 42.72; p = 0.001), and overall complication rates (Odds Ratio [OR]: 0.61; 95% CI: 0.42 to 0.89; p = 0.01). Conversely, PCA showed a higher incidence of local recurrence compared to RAPN, with an OR of 3.20 (95% CI: 1.91 to 5.35; p < 0.00001). Moreover, there were no statistically significant differences between the two treatments in terms of major complications, declines in estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR), variations in creatinine levels, overall survival rates, and recurrence-free survival. While PCA exhibits higher local recurrence rates than RAPN, it also presents significant advantages, such as shorter hospital stays, decreased operative durations, and lower complication rates. This juxtaposition underscores the urgent need for further, more rigorous research to substantiate these findings.
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- Kun-Peng Li
- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Province Clinical Research Center for Urinary System Disease, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Province Clinical Research Center for Urinary System Disease, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Province Clinical Research Center for Urinary System Disease, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Province Clinical Research Center for Urinary System Disease, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
- Gansu Province Clinical Research Center for Urinary System Disease, Lanzhou, China.
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
- Gansu Province Clinical Research Center for Urinary System Disease, Lanzhou, China.
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Chen Y, Chen X, Zhong L, Lu H, Zhang H, Jiang M. Bibliometric analysis of research trends in the relationship between frailty and neoplasms over the past decade. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:536. [PMID: 39042180 PMCID: PMC11266222 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08744-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND The relationship between frailty and neoplasms has attracted increasing attention from researchers in recent years. This study aims to identify current research hotspots and status in this field through bibliometric and visualization analysis. METHODS Literature on the relationship between frailty and neoplasms, meeting the inclusion criteria, was collected from the Core Collection. Bibliometric analysis and visualization were performed using WoS, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace. RESULTS Our study included 7410 documents on frailty and neoplasms, authored by 43,605 researchers from 9478 institutions across 115 countries, and published in 2067 journals. The USA emerged as the most productive and influential country in this field, with 3059 publications and 89,319 citations. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic were recognized as the most productive institution and the institution with the highest citation count, respectively. The Journal of Geriatric Oncology was the leading publisher. Kirsten K Ness and James L Kirkland were identified as the most productive and most cited authors, respectively. Cluster analysis identified five key areas: body condition and nutrition, quality of life, frailty, mortality and care, and the elderly and frailty. CONCLUSION The relationship between frailty and neoplasms remains a contentious and frequently discussed topic. Our findings indicate that research primarily focuses on cancer, the elderly, clinical trials, adverse health outcomes, frailty assessment, and nutrition.
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- Yuqin Chen
- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
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- Department of Breast Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
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- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
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Wu JM, Tsai HH, Tseng SM, Liu KL, Lin MT. Perioperative Glutamine Supplementation May Restore Atrophy of Psoas Muscles in Gastric Adenocarcinoma Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy. Nutrients 2024; 16:2301. [PMID: 39064744 PMCID: PMC11280096 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia, characterized by degenerative skeletal muscle loss, is increasingly linked to poor surgical outcomes. Glutamine, an immune-modulating formula, may stimulate muscle protein synthesis and inhibit degradation. We used the psoas major muscle area (PMMA) at the third lumbar vertebra, normalized for height (PMMA index), as a skeletal muscle indicator. This study investigates whether perioperative glutamine supplementation mitigates psoas muscle atrophy. METHODS We enrolled gastric adenocarcinoma (GA) patients undergoing gastrectomy. Computed tomography assessed the psoas muscle short axis. Muscle atrophy was estimated by changes between preoperative and three-month post-gastrectomy scans. Perioperative glutamine supplementation (PGS) comprised five-day parenteral plus one-month oral use. Propensity score matching minimized potential bias. A linear regression model predicted the association. RESULTS Of 516 patients analyzed (2016-2019), 100 (19.4%) received PGS. After propensity score matching, each group contained 97 cases. The PGS group showed a significantly higher median PMMA index change than the non-PGS group (0.3 vs. -0.3 cm2/m2, p = 0.004). Multivariate analysis revealed that PGS was significantly associated with increased PMMA index (coefficient = 0.60; 95% CI: 0.19-1.01; p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS PGS may help restore psoas muscle atrophy in GA patients undergoing gastrectomy. The underlying mechanisms likely relate to glutamine's role in protein metabolism and immune function. Further studies are needed to elucidate these mechanisms fully.
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- Jin-Ming Wu
- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei 100, Taiwan; (J.-M.W.); (H.-H.T.)
- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu County 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei 100, Taiwan; (J.-M.W.); (H.-H.T.)
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City 208, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei 106, Taiwan;
- Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei 100, Taiwan; (J.-M.W.); (H.-H.T.)
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Spoelstra GB, Blok SN, Reali Nazario L, Noord L, Fu Y, Simeth NA, IJpma FFA, van Oosten M, van Dijl JM, Feringa BL, Szymanski W, Elsinga PH. Synthesis and preclinical evaluation of novel 18F-vancomycin-based tracers for the detection of bacterial infections using positron emission tomography. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2024; 51:2583-2596. [PMID: 38644432 PMCID: PMC11224109 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-024-06717-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Bacterial infections are a major problem in medicine, and the rapid and accurate detection of such infections is essential for optimal patient outcome. Bacterial infections can be diagnosed by nuclear imaging, but most currently available modalities are unable to discriminate infection from sterile inflammation. Bacteria-targeted positron emission tomography (PET) tracers have the potential to overcome this hurdle. In the present study, we compared three 18F-labelled PET tracers based on the clinically applied antibiotic vancomycin for targeted imaging of Gram-positive bacteria. METHODS [18F]FB-NHS and [18F]BODIPY-FL-NHS were conjugated to vancomycin. The resulting conjugates, together with our previously developed [18F]PQ-VE1-vancomycin, were tested for stability, lipophilicity, selective binding to Gram-positive bacteria, antimicrobial activity and biodistribution. For the first time, the pharmacokinetic properties of all three tracers were compared in healthy animals to identify potential binding sites. RESULTS [18F]FB-vancomycin, [18F]BODIPY-FL-vancomycin, and [18F]PQ-VE1-vancomycin were successfully synthesized with radiochemical yields of 11.7%, 2.6%, and 0.8%, respectively. [18F]FB-vancomycin exhibited poor in vitro and in vivo stability and, accordingly, no bacterial binding. In contrast, [18F]BODIPY-FL-vancomycin and [18F]PQ-VE1-vancomycin showed strong and specific binding to Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which was outcompeted by unlabeled vancomycin only at concentrations exceeding clinically relevant vancomycin blood levels. Biodistribution showed renal clearance of [18F]PQ-VE1-vancomycin and [18F]BODIPY-FL-vancomycin with low non-specific accumulation in muscles, fat and bones. CONCLUSION Here we present the synthesis and first evaluation of the vancomycin-based PET tracers [18F]BODIPY-FL-vancomycin and [18F]PQ-VE1-vancomycin for image-guided detection of Gram-positive bacteria. Our study paves the way towards real-time bacteria-targeted diagnosis of soft tissue and implant-associated infections that are oftentimes caused by Gram-positive bacteria, even after prophylactic treatment with vancomycin.
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- G B Spoelstra
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Göttingen, Tammannstraβe 2, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Photopharmacology and Imaging, University of Groningen, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, Groningen, 9713AV, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713GZ, The Netherlands.
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L'Huillier JC, Logghe HJ, Hua S, Myneni AA, Noyes K, Yu J, Guo WA. The Magic Number 63 - Redefining the Geriatric Age for Massive Transfusion in Trauma. J Surg Res 2024; 301:205-214. [PMID: 38954988 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.04.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The arbitrary geriatric age cutoff of 65 may not accurately define older adults at higher risk of mortality following massive transfusion (MT). We sought to redefine a new geriatric age threshold for MT and understand its association with outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS The 2013-2018 Trauma Quality Improvement Program database was queried for all adults who received ≥10 units of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) within 24 h of admission. A bootstrap analysis using multiple logistic regression established transfusion futility thresholds (TTs), where additional pRBCs no longer improved mortality for various age cutoffs. The age cutoff at which the TT for those relatively older and relatively younger was statistically significant was used to define the new "geriatric" age for MT. Outcomes were then compared between the newly defined geriatric and nongeriatric patients. RESULTS The difference in TT first became significant when the age cutoff was 63 y. The TT for patients aged ≥63 y (new geriatric, n = 2870) versus <63 y (nongeriatric, n = 17,302) was 34 and 40 units of pRBCs, respectively (P = 0.04). Although geriatric patients had a higher Glasgow coma scale score (9 versus 6, P < 0.01) and lower abbreviated injury score-abdomen (3 versus 4, P < 0.01) than the nongeriatric, they suffered higher overall mortality (62% versus 45%, P < 0.01). A lower percentage of geriatric patients were discharged to home (7% versus 35%, P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The new geriatric age for MT is 63 y, with a TT of 34 units. Despite suffering less severe injuries, physiologically "geriatric" patients have worse outcomes following MT.
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- Joseph C L'Huillier
- Department of Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York; Division of Health Services Policy and Practice, Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York; Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York; Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York; Division of Health Services Policy and Practice, Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York; Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York.
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Pahwa B, Kazim SF, Vellek J, Alvarez-Crespo DJ, Shah S, Tarawneh O, Dicpinigaitis AJ, Grandhi R, Couldwell WT, Schmidt MH, Bowers CA. Frailty as a predictor of poor outcomes in patients with chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH): A systematic review of literature. World Neurosurg X 2024; 23:100372. [PMID: 38638610 PMCID: PMC11024655 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2024.100372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Objective In recent years, frailty has been reported to be an important predictive factor associated with worse outcomes in neurosurgical patients. The purpose of the present systematic review was to analyze the impact of frailty on outcomes of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) patients. Methods We performed a systematic review of literature using the PubMed, Cochrane library, Wiley online library, and Web of Science databases following PRISMA guidelines of studies evaluating the effect of frailty on outcomes of cSDH published until January 31, 2023. Results A comprehensive literature search of databases yielded a total of 471 studies. Six studies with 4085 patients were included in our final qualitative systematic review. We found that frailty was associated with inferior outcomes (including mortality, complications, recurrence, and discharge disposition) in cSDH patients. Despite varying frailty scales/indices used across studies, negative outcomes occurred more frequently in patients that were frail than those who were not. Conclusions While the small number of available studies, and heterogenous methodology and reporting parameters precluded us from conducting a pooled analysis, the results of the present systematic review identify frailty as a robust predictor of worse outcomes in cSDH patients. Future studies with a larger sample size and consistent frailty scales/indices are warranted to strengthen the available evidence. The results of this work suggest a strong case for using frailty as a pre-operative risk stratification measure in cSDH patients.
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- Bhavya Pahwa
- Medical Student, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, PRISMA Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Fonseca RA, Canas M, Diaz L, Aldana JA, Afzal H, De Filippis A, Del Toro D, Day A, McCarthy J, Stansfield K, Bochicchio GV, Niziolek G, Kranker LM, Rosengart MR, Hoofnagle M, Leonard J. Prolonged hourly neurological examinations are associated with increased delirium and no discernible benefit in mild/moderate geriatric traumatic brain injury. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2024; 97:105-111. [PMID: 38509046 PMCID: PMC11199100 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Serial neurological examinations (NEs) are routinely recommended in the intensive care unit (ICU) within the first 24 hours following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are currently no widely accepted guidelines for the frequency of NEs. Disruptions to the sleep-wake cycles increase the delirium rate. We aimed to evaluate whether there is a correlation between prolonged hourly (Q1)-NE and development of delirium and to determine if this practice reduces the likelihood of missing the detection of a process requiring emergent intervention. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients with mild/moderate TBI, admitted to the ICU with serial NEs, was performed. Cohorts were stratified by the duration of exposure to Q1-NE, into prolonged (≥24 hours) and nonprolonged (<24 hours). Our primary outcomes of interest were delirium, evaluated using the Confusion Assessment Method; radiological progression from baseline images; neurological deterioration (focal neurological deficit, abnormal pupillary examination, or Glasgow Coma Scale score decrease >2); and neurosurgical procedures. RESULTS A total of 522 patients were included. No significant differences were found in demographics. Patients in the prolonged Q1-NE group (26.1%) had higher Injury Severity Score with similar head Abbreviated Injury Score, significantly higher delirium rate (59% vs. 35%, p < 0.001), and a longer hospital/ICU length of stay when compared with the nonprolonged Q1-NE group. No neurosurgical interventions were found to be performed emergently as a result of findings on NEs. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that prolonged Q1-NE was the only independent risk factor associated with a 2.5-fold increase in delirium rate. The number needed to harm for prolonged Q1-NE was 4. CONCLUSION Geriatric patients with mild/moderate TBI exposed to Q1-NE for periods longer than 24 hours had nearly a threefold increase in ICU delirium rate. One of five patients exposed to prolonged Q1-NE is harmed by the development of delirium. No patients were found to directly benefit as a result of more frequent NEs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic and Epidemiological; Level IV.
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- Ricardo A Fonseca
- From the Department of Acute and Critical Care Surgery (R.A.F., M.C., L.D., J.A.A., H.A., D.D.T., A.D., J.M., K.S., G.V.B., G.N., L.M.K., M.R.R., M.H., J.L.), Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri; and Department of Surgery (A.D.F.), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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Bargnes V, Davidson S, Talbot L, Jin Z, Poppers J, Bergese SD. Start Strong, Finish Strong: A Review of Prehabilitation in Cardiac Surgery. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:832. [PMID: 39063586 PMCID: PMC11277598 DOI: 10.3390/life14070832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Cardiac surgery constitutes a significant surgical insult in a patient population that is often marred by significant comorbidities, including frailty and reduced physiological reserve. Prehabilitation programs seek to improve patient outcomes and recovery from surgery by implementing a number of preoperative optimization initiatives. Since the initial trial of cardiac prehabilitation twenty-four years ago, new data have emerged on how to best utilize this tool for the perioperative care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This review will explore recent cardiac prehabilitation investigations, provide clinical considerations for an effective cardiac prehabilitation program, and create a framework for future research studies.
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- Vincent Bargnes
- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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Goh SSN, Zhao J, Drakeford PA, Chen Q, Lim WW, Li AL, Chan KS, Ong MW, Goo JTT. Assessing the impact of frailty in elderly patients undergoing emergency laparotomies in Singapore. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2024; 53:352-360. [PMID: 38979991 DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2023155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Introduction The global rise in ageing populations poses challenges for healthcare systems. By 2030, Singapore anticipates a quarter of its population to be aged 65 or older. This study addresses the dearth of research on frailty's impact on emergency laparotomy (EL) outcomes in this demographic, emphasising the growing significance of this surgical intervention. Method Conducted at 2 tertiary centres in Singapore from January to December 2019, a retrospective cohort study examined EL outcomes in patients aged 65 or older. Frailty assessment, using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS), was integrated into demographic, diagnostic and procedural analyses. Patient data from Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital provided a comprehensive view of frailty's role in EL. Results Among 233 participants, 26% were frail, revealing a higher vulnerability in the geriatric population. Frail individuals exhibited elevated preoperative risk, prolonged ICU stays, and significantly higher 90-day mortality (21.3% versus 6.4%). The study illuminated a nuanced connection between frailty and adverse outcomes, underlining the critical need for robust predictive tools in this context. Conclusion Frailty emerged as a pivotal factor influencing the postoperative trajectory of older adults undergoing EL in Singapore. The integration of frailty assessment, particularly when combined with established metrics like P-POSSUM, showcased enhanced predictive accuracy. This finding offers valuable insights for shared decision-making and acute surgical unit practices, emphasising the imperative of considering frailty in the management of older patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.
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- General Surgery, Ministry of Health Holdings, Singapore
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- General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
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- General Surgery, Ministry of Health Holdings, Singapore
- General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
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Cheng MZ, Vohra V, Wang H, Katuri A, Langdon JM, Xue QL, Rowan NR. The association between olfactory subdomains and frailty: A prospective case‒control study investigation. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2024. [PMID: 38940232 DOI: 10.1002/alr.23398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Amidst the rise of frailty among a globally aging population, olfactory decline has emerged as a harbinger of frailty and mortality in population-level studies. However, the relationships between frailty and the olfactory subdomains of identification (OI), discrimination (OD), and threshold (OT) remain unexplored. This study prospectively examined the association between olfactory subdomains and the physical frailty phenotype (PFP) to investigate olfactory evaluation as a means of frailty screening. METHODS A case‒control study of 45 frail and 45 non-frail individuals matched by age and sex. OT, OD, OI (range 0‒16), and composite sum (threshold, discrimination, and identification scores [TDI], range 0‒48) were measured with Sniffin' Sticks. PFP was defined by presence of three or more criteria: physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, muscle weakness, slow gait, and unintentional weight loss. Conditional logistic regression evaluated associations between olfactory subdomains and frailty. RESULTS Ninety individuals with mean age of 83.1 ± 4.9 years, 60% female (n = 54), and 87.8% white (n = 79) were included. Olfactory scores were significantly lower in the frail group for OI (9.2 vs. 12.1, p < 0.001), OD (8.1 vs. 11.6, p < 0.001), OT (4.4 vs. 8.5, p < 0.001), and TDI (21.7 vs. 32.2, p < 0.001) than in the non-frail group. A single-point decrease in olfactory score was associated with increased odds of frailty in OT (odds ratio [OR]: 2.21, 95% confidence interval: [1.22, 3.98]), OD (OR: 2.19, 95% CI: [1.32, 3.65]), OI (OR: 2.29, 95% CI: [1.19, 4.39]), and TDI (OR: 1.54, 95% CI: [1.14, 2.08]). CONCLUSION The robust association between olfactory subdomain scores and frailty suggests that olfaction may be an accessible signifier of frailty. Future studies should investigate this relationship longitudinally to assess predictive relationships.
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- Michael Z Cheng
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Pérez-Sáez MJ, Pascual J. Unmet Questions About Frailty in Kidney Transplant Candidates. Transplantation 2024:00007890-990000000-00795. [PMID: 38886883 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000005093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Frailty occurs frequently among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, especially among women. Assessing frailty in kidney transplant (KT) candidates is crucial for informing them about associated risks. However, there is poor agreement between frailty scales and research on their correlation with transplant outcomes. Being prefrail significantly impacts both graft and patient survival, often beginning with just 1 Fried criterion. Rather than viewing frailty as a categorical state, it should be regarded as a spectrum ranging from 1 to 5 criteria, with the risk of adverse outcomes escalating as frailty worsens. Frailty status fluctuates during the waiting period for KT; hence, a 1-time frailty evaluation is insufficient to determine risks and implement strategies for improving functional status. Further research should investigate the components of frailty that most frequently change during this waiting period and establish strategies to prevent or reverse frailty. Although careful evaluation of frail KT candidates is necessary to prevent early complications and mortality, exclusion based solely on a frailty score is unwarranted. Instead, efforts should focus on timely interventions to enhance their condition before transplantation. Although evidence is limited, exercise programs appear feasible and yield positive results. A pretransplant clinical framework encompassing multimodal prehabilitation-comprising physical therapy, nutritional measures, and psychological support-during the waiting list period may help alleviate the effects of frailty and poor fitness after KT, ultimately improving key outcomes. Despite logistical challenges, there is a pressing need for interventional trials in this area.
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- María José Pérez-Sáez
- Nephrology Department, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
- Nephropathies Research Group, Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nephropathies Research Group, Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Institute for Research i+12, Madrid, Spain
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Tang J, Dong Z, Yang L, Yang P, Zhao W, Deng L, Xue J, Cui Y, Li Q, Tang L, Sheng J, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Chen T, Dong B, Lv X. The relationship between prognosis and temporal muscle thickness in 102 patients with glioblastoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13958. [PMID: 38886495 PMCID: PMC11183225 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64947-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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Temporal muscle thickness measured on 3D MRI has recently been linked to prognosis in glioblastoma patients and may serve as an independent prognostic indicator. This single-center study looked at temporal muscle thickness and prognosis in patients with primary glioblastoma. Overall survival was the major study outcome. For a retrospective analysis from 2010 to 2020, clinical data from 102 patients with glioblastoma at the Department of Oncology Radiotherapy of the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University were gathered. Fifty-five cases from 2016 to 2020 contained glioblastoma molecular typing data, of which 45 were IDH wild-type glioblastomas and were analysed separately. TMT was measured on enhanced T1-weighted magnetic resonance images in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.Overall patient survival (OS) was calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method and survival curves were plotted using the log-rank-sum test to determine differences between groups, and multifactorial analyses were performed using a Cox proportional-risk model.The median TMT for 102 patients was 6.775 mm (range: 4.95-10.45 mm). Patients were grouped according to median TMT, and the median overall survival (23.0 months) was significantly longer in the TMT > median group than in the TMT median group (P 0.001; Log-rank test). Analysing 45 patients with IDH wild type alone, the median overall survival (12 months) of patients in the TMT > median group was significantly longer than that of patients in the TMT ≤ median group (8 months) (P < 0.001; Log-rank test).TMT can serve as an independent prognostic factor for glioblastoma.
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- Jinhai Tang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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Zamora Z, Lui LY, Sparks LM, Justice J, Lyles M, Gentle L, Gregory H, Yeo RX, Kershaw EE, Stefanovic-Racic M, Newman AB, Kritchevsky S, Toledo FGS. Percutaneous biopsies of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in individuals older than 70: methods and outcomes in the Study of Muscle, Mobility and Aging (SOMMA). GeroScience 2024; 46:3419-3428. [PMID: 38315316 PMCID: PMC11009187 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-024-01087-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Biopsies of muscle and adipose tissue (AT) are useful tools to gain insights into the aging processes in these tissues. However, they are invasive procedures and their risk/benefit profile in older adults can be altered by sarcopenia, frailty, poor healing, and multimorbidity. Their success rates, safety, and tolerability in a geriatric population have not been reported in detail. Investigators in the Study of Muscle, Mobility, and Aging (SOMMA) performed biopsies of muscle and AT in older adults and prospectively collected data on biopsy success rates, safety, and tolerability. We report here the methods and outcomes of these two procedures. In total, 861 participants (aged 70-94) underwent percutaneous biopsies of the Vastus lateralis muscle with a Bergstrom needle. A subset (n = 241) also underwent percutaneous biopsies of the abdominal subcutaneous AT with the tumescent liposuction technique. Success rate was assessed by the percentage of biopsies yielding adequate specimens for analyses; tolerability by pain scores; and safety by frequency of adverse events. All data were prospectively collected. The overall muscle biopsy success rate was 97.1% and was modestly lower in women. The AT biopsy success rate was 95.9% and slightly lower in men. Minimal or no pain was reported in 68% of muscle biopsies and in 83% of AT biopsies. Adverse events occurred in 2.67% of muscle biopsies and 4.15% of AT biopsies. None was serious. In older adults, percutaneous muscle biopsies and abdominal subcutaneous AT biopsies have an excellent safety profile, often achieve adequate tissue yields for analyses, and are well tolerated.
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- Zeke Zamora
- Internal Medicine Section On Gerontology and Geriatrics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Research Institute, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Translational Research Institute, AdventHealth, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Internal Medicine Section On Gerontology and Geriatrics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Internal Medicine Section On Gerontology and Geriatrics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Translational Research Institute, AdventHealth, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dept. of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street BST-W1055, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dept. of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street BST-W1055, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
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- Dept. of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Internal Medicine Section On Gerontology and Geriatrics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dept. of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street BST-W1055, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA.
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Ho VWT, Chua KY, Song X, Jin A, Koh WP. Reproductive factors and risk of physical frailty among Chinese women living in Singapore. J Nutr Health Aging 2024; 28:100226. [PMID: 38593634 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnha.2024.100226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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SETTING Although age at menopause has been linked to higher risk of physical frailty in later life, little is known about other reproductive factors. OBJECTIVES Our study aimed to investigate the associations between 1) age at menarche, 2) age at natural menopause, 3) duration of reproductive period, 4) number of children, 5) use of oral contraceptives (OCP), and 6) use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with the risk of physical frailty in late life. DESIGN We used data from 5934 women of the Singapore Chinese Health Study who experienced natural menopause, and participated in the third follow-up interviews when physical frailty was assessed. Logistic regression was used to evaluate association of reproductive factors evaluated during baseline and prior follow-up interviews with physical frailty at follow-up 3. PARTICIPANTS Community-dwelling Chinese women living in Singapore. Participants had a mean age of 52.6 years at baseline (1993-1998), and a mean age of 72.8 years during the third follow-up (2014-2017). MEASUREMENTS Sociodemographic characteristics, level of education, smoking history, physical activity, and history of physician-diagnosed comorbidities were collected. Participants' weight and height were self-reported. We used a modified Cardiovascular Health Study phenotype to assess physical frailty. RESULTS Age at menarche was inversely associated with the likelihood of physical frailty (Ptrend = 0.001); each one-year decrease in age at menarche was associated with a 9% increase (95% CI: 4%-14%) in odds of physical frailty. Age at menopause was also inversely associated with the likelihood of physical frailty (Ptrend = 0.009); every one-year decrease in age at menopause was associated with 2% (0%-4%) increased odds. In the assessment of frailty, younger ages at menarche and menopause were associated with greater likelihood of being in the slowest quintile for timed up-and-go and weakest quintile for handgrip strength. Conversely, duration of reproductive period, parity, and use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy were not significantly associated with the likelihood of physical frailty. CONCLUSIONS In our population-based cohort of Chinese women, younger ages at menarche and menopause were associated with higher likelihood of physical frailty in later life.
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- Vanda W T Ho
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Integrative Sciences and Engineering Programme, NUS Graduate School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Emergency, Hainan Clinical Research Center for Acute and Critical Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A⁎STAR), Singapore
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Nicaise EH, Palmateer G, Schmeusser BN, Futral C, Liu Y, Goyal S, Nabavizadeh R, Kooby DA, Maithel SK, Sweeney JF, Sarmiento JM, Ogan K, Master VA. Differences in preoperative frailty assessment of surgical candidates by sex, age, and race. Surg Open Sci 2024; 19:172-177. [PMID: 38779040 PMCID: PMC11109462 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2024.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Introduction Surgical decision-making often relies on a surgeon's subjective assessment of a patient's frailty status to undergo surgery. Certain patient demographics can influence subjective judgment when compared to validated objective assessments. In this study, we explore the relationship between subjective and objective frailty assessments according to patient age, sex, and race. Methods Patients were prospectively enrolled in urology, general surgery, and surgical oncology clinics. Using a visual analog scale (0-100), operating surgeons independently rated the patient's frailty status. Objective frailty was classified using the Fried Frailty Criteria ranging from 0 to 5. Multivariable proportional odds models were conducted to examine the potential association of factors with objective frailty, according to surgeon frailty rating. Subgroup analysis according to patient sex, race, and age was also performed. Results Seven male surgeons assessed 203 patients preoperatively with a median age of 65. A majority of patients were male (61 %), white (67 %), and 60 % and 40 % underwent urologic and general surgery/surgical oncology procedures respectively. Increased subjective surgeon rating (OR 1.69; p < 0.001) was significantly associated with the presence of objective frailty. On subgroup analysis, a higher magnitude of such association was observed more in females (OR 1.86; p = 0.0007), non-white (OR 1.84; p = 0.0019), and older (>60, OR 1.75; p = 0.0001) patients, compared to male (OR 1.45; p = 0.0243), non-white (OR 1.48; p = 0.0109) and patients under 60 (OR 1.47; p = 0.0823). Conclusion The surgeon's subjective assessment of frailty demonstrated tendencies to rate older, female, and non-white patients as frail; however, differences in patient sex, age, and race were not statistically significant.
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- Edouard H. Nicaise
- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States of America
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of General Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of General Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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Tarnasky A, Ludwig J, Bilderback A, Yoder D, Schuster J, Kogan J, Hall D. Trajectory Analysis of Health Care Utilization Before and After Major Surgery. Ann Surg 2024; 279:985-992. [PMID: 38084596 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000006175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize patterns of health care utilization before and after surgery and determine any association with preoperative frailty. BACKGROUND Frail patients experience worse postoperative outcomes and increased costs during the surgical encounter. Evidence is comparatively lacking for the longer-term effects of frailty on postoperative health care utilization. METHODS Retrospective, longitudinal cohort analysis of adult patients undergoing any elective surgical procedure after preoperative frailty assessment with the Risk Analysis Index from February 2016 to December 2020 at a large integrated health care delivery and financing system. Group-based trajectory modeling of claims data estimated distinct clusters of patients with discrete utilization trajectories. Multivariable regression predicted membership in trajectories of interest using preoperative characteristics, including frailty. RESULTS Among 29,067 surgical encounters, 4 distinct utilization trajectories emerged in longitudinal data from the 12 months before and after surgery. All cases exhibited a surge in utilization during the surgical month, after which most patients returned to "low" [25,473 (87.6%)], "medium" [1403 (4.8%)], or "high" [528 (1.8%)] baseline utilization states established before surgery. The fourth trajectory identified 1663 (5.7%) cases where surgery occasioned a transition from "low" utilization before surgery to "high" utilization afterward. Risk Analysis Index score alone did not effectively predict membership in this transition group, but a multivariable model with other preoperative variables was effective ( c = 0.859, max rescaled R2 = 0.264). CONCLUSIONS Surgery occasions the transition from low to high health care utilization for a substantial subgroup of surgical patients. Multivariable modeling may effectively discriminate this utilization trajectory, suggesting an opportunity to tailor care processes for these patients.
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- Wolff Center
- Department of Surgery, UPMC
- VA Pittsburgh Center for Health Equity and Research Promotion
- VA Pittsburgh Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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Bai Z, Solomon M, Shahab R, Koh C, Steffens D. The good, the bad, and the frail - the role of prehabilitation in frail patients undergoing cancer surgery. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:993-995. [PMID: 38716489 DOI: 10.1111/ans.19027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
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- Zirong Bai
- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- RPA Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- RPA Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- RPA Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Jiang W, Yu H, Yujun Liu, Xun F, Ma Z, Yang J, Wang A, Wang H. Evaluation and Application of Frailty Index in Colorectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Am Surg 2024; 90:1630-1637. [PMID: 38214220 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241227191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignant tumor that primarily affects the elderly population. Surgery is one of the main treatment modalities for CRC. Frailty is a prevalent characteristic among the elderly and a leading cause of mortality. The frailty index (FI) is a comprehensive tool for assessing patients' frailty status, quantifying indicators such as weight loss, fatigue, and nutritional status, to reflect the degree of frailty. In recent years, the FI has undergone modifications to more accurately evaluate the risk of surgical complications and prognosis in CRC patients. This review summarizes the methods for frailty assessment, the development and modifications of the FI, and compiles the research findings and applications of the FI in predicting surgical complications, postoperative recovery, and survival rates in CRC patients. Furthermore, limitations in the current modified frailty index (mFI) and future research directions are discussed. This review provides essential references for further understanding the role of frailty in CRC patients and the clinical application of the mFI.
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- Wenliang Jiang
- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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Jones HG, Hathaway I, Glossop S, Bhachoo H, Hoade L, Froud J, Scourfield L, Poacher AT. The clinical frailty scale as a predictor of orthopaedic outcomes: a narrative review. Injury 2024; 55:111450. [PMID: 38493521 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a 9-point scaling system used to categorise the frailty of patients. The CFS is well-established as a prognostic tool for decision-making within healthcare settings. However, the relationship between the CFS as a predictor for orthopaedic outcomes is limited. This review aims to provide an overview of the efficacy of the CFS as a prognostic tool for predicting orthopaedic outcomes. METHODS Systematic review using PRISMA checklist (PROSPERO registered: CRD42023456648). Ovid and PubMed databases were searched using defined search terms to identify English language papers between 2007 and June 2023 which fit the inclusion criteria. Abstract screening was carried out independently and included studies proceeded to full-text review. RESULTS 10 studies were identified. Studies used a range of outcome measures to assess success, including gross outcomes like mortality rates, as well as more specific functional outcomes, such as joint functionality scores. Studies identified that higher CFS scores correlate to poorer outcomes within orthopaedic patients. These include higher rates of mortality (41.7 % at one-year post proximal femur fracture for CFS ≥ 7), longer length of hospital stay and increased risk of adverse events post-procedure (both increased linearly from CFS 1 to 4). Additionally, the CFS was shown to be a strong prognostic tool when compared to other frailty scales. The number of studies that evaluated the relationship between the CFS and joint functionality scores is limited. CONCLUSION Higher CFS scores are associated with poorer orthopaedic outcomes. However, it is difficult to quantify the true impact due to the limited number of high-quality studies. Further work to characterise the relationship between both gross and functional outcomes associated with the utilisation of the CFS in orthopaedic settings is essential to ascertain the utility of this simple score to improve resource allocation and provide effective consent to patients.
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- Harri G Jones
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Swansea Bay UHB, Department of Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's College London, London, UK
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- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK; Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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Wee IJY, Seow-En I, Chok AY, Sim E, Koo CH, Lin W, Meihuan C, Tan EKW. Postoperative outcomes after prehabilitation for colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized studies. Ann Coloproctol 2024; 40:191-199. [PMID: 38752322 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2022.01095.0156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Prehabilitation (PH) is purported to improve patients' preoperative functional status. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to compare short-term postoperative outcomes between patients who underwent a protocolized PH program and the existing standard of care among colorectal cancer patients awaiting surgery. METHODS A search in MEDLINE/PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, and CINAHL was conducted to identify relevant articles. Repetitive and exhaustive combinations of MeSH search terms ("prehabilitation," "colorectal cancer," "colon cancer," and "rectal cancer") were used to identify randomized and nonrandomized studies comparing PH versus standard of care for colorectal cancer patients awaiting surgery. The primary outcomes included postoperative morbidity, length of hospital stay, and readmission rates. RESULTS Seven studies including 1,042 colorectal cancer patients (PH, 382) were included. No significant differences were found in intraoperative outcomes. The postoperative complication rates were comparable between groups (Clavien-Dindo grades I and II: risk ratio, 0.82; 95% confidence interval, 0.62-1.07; P=0.15; Clavien-Dindo grades ≥III: risk ratio, 1.02; 95% confidence interval, 0.72-1.44; P=0.92). There were also no significant differences in length of hospital stay (P=0.21) or the risk of 30-day readmission (P=0.68). CONCLUSION Although PH does not appear to improve short-term postoperative outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery, the quality of evidence is impaired by the limited trials and heterogeneity. Thus, further large-scale trials are warranted to draw definitive conclusions and establish the long-term effects of PH.
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- Ian Jun Yan Wee
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Lee ACH, Madariaga MLL, Lee SM, Ferguson MK. The risk analysis index is an independent predictor of outcomes after lung cancer resection. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303281. [PMID: 38753607 PMCID: PMC11098335 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Risk Analysis Index (RAI) is a frailty assessment tool based on an accumulation of deficits model. We mapped RAI to data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Database to determine whether RAI correlates with postoperative outcomes following lung cancer resection. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS This was a national database retrospective observational study based on data from the STS Database. Study patients underwent surgery 2018 to 2020. RAI was divided into four increasing risk categories. The associations between RAI and each of postoperative complications and administrative outcomes were examined using logistic regression models. We also compared the performance of RAI to established risk indices (American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI)) using areas under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves (AUC). Results: Of 29,420 candidate patients identified in the STS Database, RAI could be calculated for 22,848 (78%). Almost all outcome categories exhibited a progressive increase in marginal probability as RAI increased. On multivariable analyses, RAI was significantly associated with an incremental pattern with almost all outcomes. ROC analyses for RAI demonstrated "good" AUC values for mortality (0.785; 0.748) and discharge location (0.791), but only "fair" values for all other outcome categories (0.618 to 0.690). RAI performed similarly to ASA and CCI in terms of AUC score categories. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE RAI is associated with clinical and administrative outcomes following lung cancer resection. However, its overall accuracy as a surgical risk predictor is only moderate and similar to ASA and CCI. We do not recommend routine use of RAI for assessment of individual patient risk for major lung resection.
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- Andy Chao Hsuan Lee
- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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Snitkjær C, Rehné Jensen L, í Soylu L, Hauge C, Kvist M, Jensen TK, Kokotovic D, Burcharth J. Impact of clinical frailty on surgical and non-surgical complications after major emergency abdominal surgery. BJS Open 2024; 8:zrae039. [PMID: 38788680 PMCID: PMC11126315 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrae039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Major emergency abdominal surgery is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Given the ageing and increasingly frail population, understanding the impact of frailty on complication patterns after surgery is crucial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between clinical frailty and organ-specific postoperative complications after major emergency abdominal surgery. METHODS A prospective cohort study including all patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery at Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Denmark, from 1 October 2020 to 1 August 2022, was performed. Clinical frailty scale scores were determined for all patients upon admission and patients were then analysed according to clinical frailty scale groups (scores of 1-3, 4-6, or 7-9). Postoperative complications were registered until discharge. RESULTS A total of 520 patients were identified. Patients with a low clinical frailty scale score (1-3) experienced fewer total complications (120 complications per 100 patients) compared with patients with clinical frailty scale scores of 4-6 (250 complications per 100 patients) and 7-9 (277 complications per 100 patients) (P < 0.001). A high clinical frailty scale score was associated with a high risk of pneumonia (P = 0.009), delirium (P < 0.001), atrial fibrillation (P = 0.020), and infectious complications in general (P < 0.001). Patients with severe frailty (clinical frailty scale score of 7-9) suffered from more surgical complications (P = 0.001) compared with the rest of the cohort. Severe frailty was associated with a high risk of 30-day mortality (33% for patients with a clinical frailty scale score of 7-9 versus 3.6% for patients with a clinical frailty scale score of 1-3, P < 0.001). In a multivariate analysis, an increasing degree of clinical frailty was found to be significantly associated with developing at least one complication. CONCLUSION Patients with frailty have a significantly increased risk of postoperative complications after major emergency abdominal surgery, especially atrial fibrillation, delirium, and pneumonia. Likewise, patients with frailty have an increased risk of mortality within 90 days. Thus, frailty is a significant predictor for adverse events after major emergency abdominal surgery and should be considered in all patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery.
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- Christian Snitkjær
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
- Emergency Surgery Research Group Copenhagen (EMERGE Cph), Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
- Emergency Surgery Research Group Copenhagen (EMERGE Cph), Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
- Emergency Surgery Research Group Copenhagen (EMERGE Cph), Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
- Emergency Surgery Research Group Copenhagen (EMERGE Cph), Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
- Emergency Surgery Research Group Copenhagen (EMERGE Cph), Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
- Emergency Surgery Research Group Copenhagen (EMERGE Cph), Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
- Emergency Surgery Research Group Copenhagen (EMERGE Cph), Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
- Emergency Surgery Research Group Copenhagen (EMERGE Cph), Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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Früh A, Frey D, Hilbert A, Jelgersma C, Uhl C, Nissimov N, Truckenmüller P, Wasilewski D, Rallios D, Hoppe M, Bayerl S, Hecht N, Vajkoczy P, Wessels L. Preoperatively-determined Red Distribution Width (RDW) predicts prolonged length of stay after single-level spinal fusion in elderly patients. BRAIN & SPINE 2024; 4:102827. [PMID: 38784126 PMCID: PMC11112267 DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2024.102827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Introduction Elderly patients receiving lumbar fusion surgeries present with a higher risk profile, which necessitates a robust predictor of postoperative outcomes. The Red Distribution Width (RDW) is a preoperative routinely determined parameter that reflects the degree of heterogeneity of red blood cells. Thereby, RDW is associated with frailty in hospital-admitted patients. Research question This study aims to elucidate the potential of RDW as a frailty biomarker predictive of prolonged hospital stays following elective mono-segmental fusion surgery in elderly patients. Material and methods In this retrospective study, we included all patients with age over 75 years that were treated via lumbar single-level spinal fusion from 2015 to 2022 at our tertiary medical center. Prolonged length of stay (pLOS) was defined as a length ≥ the 3rd quartile of LOS of all included patients. Classical correlation analysis, Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) and new machine learning algorithms) were used. Results A total of 208 patients were included in the present study. The median age was 77 (IQR 75-80) years. The median LOS of the patients was 6 (IQR 5-8) days. The data shows a significant positive correlation between RDW and LOS. RDW is significantly enhanced in the pLOS group. New machine learning approaches with the imputation of multiple variables can enhance the performance to an AUC of 71%. Discussion and conclusion RDW may serve as a predictor for a pLOS in elderly. These results are compelling because the determination of this frailty biomarker is routinely performed at hospital admission. An improved prognostication of LOS could enable healthcare systems to distribute constrained hospital resources efficiently, fostering evidence-based decision-making processes.
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- Anton Früh
- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- BIH Biomedical Innovation Academy, BIH Charité Junior Digital Clinician Scientist Program, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- CLAIM – Charité Lab for AI in Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- CLAIM – Charité Lab for AI in Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Faculty Leipzig, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Sandrucci S. Frailty: How to assess, prognostic role. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:106862. [PMID: 36922252 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Despite the clear clinical significance of frailty in surgical populations, there is no consensus on how best to define or measure frailty, even within the geriatric literature. A diversity of measures exists to measure some or all these domains, but only research-focused tools have been validated in surgical populations. These tools are too resource-intensive for rapid, cost-effective, preoperative screening of entire populations considering elective surgery. This narrative review deals with the definition of frailty and the different assessment methods of the phenotypic definition and the accumulation of deficits definition. Moreover, as in the area of surgery frailty seems to be an independent risk factor for mortality, morbidity, length of stay, and postoperative complication, different studies reporting the association of preoperative frailty with postoperative outcomes after cancer surgery and the association with postoperative mortality within 30 days are considered. Preoperative care should include a focus on the goals of treatment and care options. Patient-oriented functional and cognitive outcomes as well as the development and implementation of interventions that could potentially improve adverse postoperative effects must be further investigated.
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- Sergio Sandrucci
- General Surgery Department, CDSS University of Turin, Torino, Italy.
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Munshi PN, McCurdy SR. Age barriers in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation: Raising the silver curtain. Am J Hematol 2024; 99:922-937. [PMID: 38414188 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.27228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is no longer exclusively for the young. With an aging population, development of non-intensive remission-inducing strategies for hematologic malignancies, and novel graft-versus-host disease-prevention platforms, an older population of patients is pursuing HCT. The evolving population of HCT recipients requires an overhaul in the way we risk-stratify and optimize patients prior to HCT. Here, we review the history and current state of HCT for older adults and propose an assessment and intervention flow to bridge the gaps in today's clinical guidelines.
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- Pashna N Munshi
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Kojima M, Morishita K, Shoko T, Zakhary B, Costantini T, Haines L, Coimbra R. Does frailty impact failure-to-rescue in geriatric trauma patients? J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2024; 96:708-714. [PMID: 38196096 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Failure-to-rescue (FTR), defined as death following a major complication, is a metric of trauma quality. The impact of patient frailty on FTR has not been fully investigated, especially in geriatric trauma patients. This study hypothesized that frailty increased the risk of FTR in geriatric patients with severe injury. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the TQIP database between 2015 and 2019, including geriatric patients with trauma (age ≥65 years) and an Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15, who survived ≥48 hours postadmission. Frailty was assessed using the modified 5-item frailty index (mFI). Patients were categorized into frail (mFI ≥ 2) and nonfrail (mFI < 2) groups. Logistic regression analysis and a generalized additive model (GAM) were used to examine the association between FTR and patient frailty after controlling for age, sex, type of injury, trauma center level, ISS, and vital signs on admission. RESULTS Among 52,312 geriatric trauma patients, 34.6% were frail (mean mFI: frail: 2.3 vs. nonfrail: 0.9, p < 0.001). Frail patients were older (age, 77 vs. 74 years, p < 0.001), had a lower ISS (19 vs. 21, p < 0.001), and had a higher incidence of FTR compared with nonfrail patients (8.7% vs. 8.0%, p = 0.006). Logistic regression analysis revealed that frailty was an independent predictor of FTR (odds ratio, 1.32; confidence interval, 1.23-1.44; p < 0.001). The GAM plots showed a linear increase in FTR incidence with increasing mFI after adjusting for confounders. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that frailty independently contributes to an increased risk of FTR in geriatric trauma patients. The impact of patient frailty should be considered when using FTR to measure the quality of trauma care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level IV.
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- Mitsuaki Kojima
- From the Emergency and Critical Care Center (M.K., T.S.), Tokyo Women's Medical University Adachi Medical Center, Adachi, Tokyo, Japan; Trauma and Acute Critical Care Medical Center (K.M.), Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan; CECORC-Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center (B.Z., R.C.), Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, CA; and Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care (TC, LH), Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego Health Sciences, San Diego, CA
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Sund LT, Cameron B, Johns MM, Gao WZ, O'Dell K, Hapner ER. Laryngologists' Reported Decision-Making in Presbyphonia Treatment. J Voice 2024; 38:723-730. [PMID: 34819238 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2021.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Decision-making regarding behavioral versus procedural intervention in the treatment of presbyphonia has not been well defined. The study objective was to survey laryngologists' reported practice patterns and decision-making in presbyphonia. METHODS All laryngology faculty in U.S. academic medical centers with residency programs were recruited to complete an anonymous 29-item survey regarding decision-making in presbyphonia treatment. The survey included 5 sections: demographics, first-line treatment distribution, factors that drive decision-making toward procedural intervention, treatment progression if first-line treatment is insufficient, durable treatment. RESULTS Of 153 laryngologists surveyed, 89 responded (58%). Voice therapy (VT) was the most often reported first-line treatment, with 57% of respondents indicating the majority of their patients receive VT initially. Most respondents (83%) indicated they occasionally use procedural intervention as first-line treatment. Factors driving first-line procedural intervention were severe glottal insufficiency (87%), high occupational/social voice demands (76%), voice not stimulable for change (73%), difficulty attending VT (70%), severe dysphonia (65%), and dysphagia (61%). The majority of respondents indicated the following do not affect their decision to pursue procedural intervention: patient age (88%); medical comorbidities (63%); patient's desire for a "quick fix" (55%); patient-reported outcome measures (51%). Most respondents (81%) use trial injection augmentation before durable treatment. Of durable treatments, bilateral thyroplasty was preferred (71%), followed by CaHA (15%) and lipoinjection (11%). CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to our knowledge to examine factors that influence decision-making in presbyphonia treatment. While VT remains the most frequent first-line treatment, study results better inform decision-making regarding first-line procedural intervention.
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- Lauren Timmons Sund
- USC Voice Center, USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Cameron, Houston, Texas
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- USC Voice Center, USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Gao, Washington, DC
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Gao, Washington, DC
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- UAB Voice Center, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Hapner, Birmingham, Alabama.
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Hernández-Aguiar Y, Becerra-Bolaños Á, Rodríguez-Pérez A. Preoperative diagnosis of frailty. J Int Med Res 2024; 52:3000605241251705. [PMID: 38818532 PMCID: PMC11143825 DOI: 10.1177/03000605241251705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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The aging world population obliges physicians to establish measures to optimize and estimate the outcomes of increasingly frail patients. Thus, in the last few years there has been an increase in the application of frailty indices. Multiple scales have emerged that can be applied in the perioperative setting. Each one has demonstrated some utility, either by way of establishing postoperative prognosis or as a method for the clinical optimization of patient care. Anaesthesiologists are offered a wide choice of scales, the characteristics and appropriate management of which they are often unaware. This narrative review aims to clarify the concept of frailty, describe its importance in the perioperative setting and evaluate the different scales that are most applicable to the perioperative setting. It will also establish paths for the future optimization of patient care.
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- Yanira Hernández-Aguiar
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Lennox L, Myint PK, Baliga S, Farrow L. The Impact of Hospital Transfers on Surgical Delay and Associated Postoperative Outcomes for Hip Fracture Patients in Scotland: A Cohort Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2546. [PMID: 38731075 PMCID: PMC11084686 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Hip fractures exert a substantial burden on hospital systems. Within Scotland 20% of the population resides rurally, warranting investigation of how this impacts prompt access to surgical care. This study aims to determine whether indirect hospital admission via hospital transfer affects the likelihood of surgical management within 36 h for hip fracture patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed. This used Scottish Hip Fracture Audit data including patients aged ≥50 split into two propensity matched groups based on their transfer status. Descriptive analysis compared patient characteristics. Regression assessed achieving surgery within 36 h of admission in the unmatched and matched cohorts. Secondary outcomes included time to surgery, mortality, mobilization, returning to residence and length of stay. A sensitivity analysis was undertaken to assess for residual confounding effects. Results: The unmatched analysis included 20,132 patients. Transfer patients were younger (p = 0.007) and less-comorbid (p < 0.001). In the matched population, 711 (63.6%) transfer patients had surgery with 36 h of presentation to hospital, compared to 852 (75.3%) non-transfer patients. Transfer patients had 43% reduced odds of timely surgery (OR (95% CI) 0.57 (0.48 to 0.69); p < 0.001). No disparities emerged in mortality, mobilisation or returning to residence., Transfer patients experienced a significant increase in length of stay in hospital (median (IQR) 16 (8 to 33) vs. 13 (8 to 30); p = 0.024). Conclusions: Hospital transfer is associated with significantly reduced odds of timely surgery, a longer time to surgery and longer length of stay. Development of structured network pathways that minimize delay to transfer are required to potentially optimize outcomes and reduce associated cost.
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- Liam Lennox
- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
- Grampian Orthopaedics, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
- Grampian Orthopaedics, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
- Grampian Orthopaedics, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
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Kwok VKY, Reid N, Hubbard RE, Thavarajah H, Gordon EH. Multicomponent perioperative interventions to improve outcomes for frail patients: a systematic review. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:376. [PMID: 38671345 PMCID: PMC11055226 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04985-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative frailty is associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes. In 2017, McIsaac and colleagues' systematic review found that few interventions improved outcomes in this population and evidence was low-quality. We aimed to systematically review the evidence for multicomponent perioperative interventions in frail patients that has emerged since McIsaac et al.'s review. METHODS PUBMED, EMBASE, Cochrane, and CINAHL databases were searched for English-language studies published since January 1, 2016, that evaluated multicomponent perioperative interventions in patients identified as frail. Quality was assessed using the National Institute of Health Quality Assessment Tool. A narrative synthesis of the extracted data was conducted. RESULTS Of 2835 articles screened, five studies were included, all of which were conducted in elective oncologic gastrointestinal surgical populations. Four hundred and thirteen patients were included across the five studies and the mean/median age ranged from 70.1 to 87.0 years. Multicomponent interventions were all applied in the preoperative period. Two studies also applied interventions postoperatively. All interventions addressed exercise and nutritional domains with variability in timing, delivery, and adherence. Multicomponent interventions were associated with reduced postoperative complications, functional deterioration, length of stay, and mortality. Four studies reported on patient-centred outcomes. The quality of evidence was fair. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review provides evidence that frail surgical patients undergoing elective oncologic gastrointestinal surgery may benefit from targeted multicomponent perioperative interventions. Yet methodological issues and substantial heterogeneity of the interventions precludes drawing clear conclusions regarding the optimal model of care. Larger, low risk of bias studies are needed to evaluate optimal intervention delivery, effectiveness in other populations, implementation in health care settings and ascertain outcomes of importance for frail patients and their carers.
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- Vivian Ka-Yan Kwok
- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Xiong X, Zhang T, Chen H, Jiang Y, He S, Qian K, Li H, Guo X, Jin J. Comparison of three frailty scales for prediction of prolonged postoperative ileus following major abdominal surgery in elderly patients: a prospective cohort study. BMC Surg 2024; 24:115. [PMID: 38627715 PMCID: PMC11020916 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02391-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To determine whether frailty can predict prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) in older abdominal surgical patients; and to compare predictive ability of the FRAIL scale, the five-point modified frailty index (mFI-5) and Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI) for PPOI. METHODS Patients (aged ≥ 65 years) undergoing major abdominal surgery at our institution between April 2022 to January 2023 were prospectively enrolled. Frailty was evaluated with FRAIL, mFI-5 and GFI before operation. Data on demographics, comorbidities, perioperative management, postoperative recovery of bowel function and PPOI occurrence were collected. RESULTS The incidence of frailty assessed with FRAIL, mFI-5 and GFI was 18.2%, 38.4% and 32.5% in a total of 203 patients, respectively. Ninety-five (46.8%) patients experienced PPOI. Time to first soft diet intake was longer in patients with frailty assessed by the three scales than that in patients without frailty. Frailty diagnosed by mFI-5 [Odds ratio (OR) 3.230, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.572-6.638, P = 0.001] or GFI (OR 2.627, 95% CI 1.307-5.281, P = 0.007) was related to a higher risk of PPOI. Both mFI-5 [Area under curve (AUC) 0.653, 95% CI 0.577-0.730] and GFI (OR 2.627, 95% CI 1.307-5.281, P = 0.007) had insufficient accuracy for the prediction of PPOI in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. CONCLUSIONS Elderly patients diagnosed as frail on the mFI-5 or GFI are at an increased risk of PPOI after major abdominal surgery. However, neither mFI-5 nor GFI can accurately identify individuals who will develop PPOI. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (No. ChiCTR2200058178). The date of first registration, 31/03/2022, https://www.chictr.org.cn/ .
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- Xianwei Xiong
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Milman T, Maeda A, Swift BE, Bouchard-Fortier G. Predictors and outcomes of same day discharge after minimally invasive hysterectomy in gynecologic oncology within the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2024; 34:602-609. [PMID: 38097349 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-004970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess trends over time of same day discharge after minimally invasive hysterectomy in oncology, identify perioperative factors influencing same day discharge, and evaluate 30 day postoperative morbidity. METHODS A retrospective cohort of elective minimally invasive hysterectomies performed for gynecologic oncologic indications between January 2013 and December 2021 was identified using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database. Clinical and surgical characteristics, length of stay, and 30 day postoperative complications were captured. Clinical and surgical factors affecting same day discharge rate and impact of same day discharge on postoperative outcomes were evaluated using χ2 tests and logistic regression. RESULTS Patients undergoing minimally invasive hysterectomy (n=32 823) had a same day discharge rate of 34.5% over the 9 year period, increasing from 15.5% in 2013 to 55.1% in 2021. The rate of patients discharged on postoperative day 1 decreased from 76.4% to 41.4% over this period. On multivariable analysis, same day discharge decreased with: age 70-79 years (odds ratio (OR) 0.80) and ≥80 years (OR 0.42); body mass index 40-49.9 kg/m2 (OR 0.89) and ≥50 kg/m2 (OR 0.67); patient comorbidities, including hypertension (OR 0.85), chronic steroid use (OR 0.74), bleeding disorder (OR 0.54), anemia (OR 0.89), and hypoalbuminemia (OR 0.76); and surgical time >90th percentile (OR 0.40) (all p<0.05). Lymphadenectomy did not impact the same day discharge rate (unadjusted OR 1.03, p=0.22). Same day discharge had no effect on 30 day postoperative composite morbidity (OR 0.91, p=0.20), and was associated with fewer readmissions (OR 0.75, p=0.005). Age 70-79 years (OR 1.07, p=0.435) and age ≥80 years (OR 1.11, p=0.504) did not increase postoperative morbidity. However, body mass index categories 40-49.9 kg/m2 (OR 1.28, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.51) and ≥50 kg/m2 (OR 1.60, 95% CI 1.27 to 2.01) were associated with greater 30 day composite morbidity. CONCLUSION In this study, same day discharge following minimally invasive hysterectomy for oncologic indications was safe, and rates are rising among all age and body mass index categories. Quality improvement initiatives are needed at oncology centers to promote early discharge after minimally invasive gynecologic oncology surgery.
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- Tal Milman
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network/Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network/Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Sung AD, Koll T, Gier SH, Racioppi A, White G, Lew M, Free M, Agarwal P, Bohannon LM, Johnson EJ, Selvan B, Babushok DV, Frey NV, Gill SI, Hexner EO, Martin M, Perl AE, Pratz KW, Luger SM, Chao NJ, Fisher AL, Stadtmauer EA, Porter DL, Loren AW, Bhatt VR, Gimotty PA, McCurdy SR. Preconditioning Frailty Phenotype Influences Survival and Relapse for Older Allogeneic Transplantation Recipients. Transplant Cell Ther 2024; 30:415.e1-415.e16. [PMID: 38242440 PMCID: PMC11009062 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2024.01.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Hematologic malignancies disproportionately affect older adults. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is potentially curative, but poor overall survival (OS) has limited its use in older adults. Fried's frailty phenotype (FFP) is a geriatric assessment tool that combines objective and subjective performance measures: gait speed, grip strength, activity level, exhaustion, and weight loss. People meeting ≥3 criteria are classified as frail; 1 or 2 criteria, as pre-frail; and 0 criteria, as fit. To evaluate the association of pre-HCT FFP with post-HCT outcomes, we assessed FFP prior to conditioning for 280 HCT recipients age ≥60 years with acute leukemia or a myeloid neoplasm at 3 institutions. When analyzing survival by age group, patients age ≥70 years had inferior OS compared to patients age 60 to 69 years (P = .002), with corresponding OS estimates of 38.9% (95% confidence interval [CI], 27.8% to 49.9%) and 59.3% (95% CI, 51.9% to 65.9%). Nonrelapse mortality (NRM) also was significantly higher in the older patients (P = .0005); the 2-year cumulative incidences of NRM were 38.5% (95% CI, 27.5% to 49.2%) and 17.2% (95% CI, 12.3% to 22.8%), for older and younger recipients, respectively. The cumulative incidences of relapse did not differ by age group (P = .3435). Roughly one-third (35.5%) of the patients were fit, 57.5% were pre-frail, and 7.5% were frail, with corresponding 2-year OS estimates of 68.4% (95% CI, 57.9% to 76.8%), 45.5% (95% CI, 37.4% to 53.2%), and 45.8% (95% CI, 23.4% to 65.8%) (P = .013). FFP was not significantly associated with NRM, but being frail or pre-frail was associated with a higher rate of disease-related deaths (33.3% and 27.3%, respectively, compared with 17.4% for fit patients; P = .043). In univariate modeling of restricted mean survival time with a 3-year horizon (RMST_3y), the factors that were significantly associated were FFP, age, Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS), Disease Risk Index (DRI), and HCT-specific Comorbidity Index (HCT-CI). Of those factors, only FFP (P = .006), age (P = .006), KPS (P = .004), and DRI (P = .005) were significantly associated in multivariate modeling of RMST_3y. Estimates of RMST_3y were computed and 5 risk-groups were created with survival ranging from 31.4 months for those who were age 60 to 69 years, fit, had KPS 90 to 100, and low/intermediate-risk DRI compared to 10.5 months for those who had high-risk features for all the evaluated factors. In univariate and multivariate analyses for restricted mean time to relapse with a 3-year horizon (RMRT_3y), FFP (pre-frail versus fit, P = .007; frail versus fit, P = .061) and DRI (P = .001) were the only significant factors. Predicted RMRT_3y was longest (30.6 months) for those who were fit and had low/intermediate-risk DRI scores and shortest (19.1 months) for those who were frail and had high-risk or very high-risk DRI scores. Both age and FFP impact survival after HCT. Incorporation of FFP into pre-HCT evaluations may improve decision-making and counseling regarding HCT risk for older adults. Our findings support future trials designed to reverse frailty, such as pre-HCT supervised exercise programs, and correlative analyses to unravel the connection of frailty and relapse to generate future targets for intervention. Finally, exploration of novel HCT platforms to reduce relapse in pre-frail and frail patients, as well as reduce NRM in adults age >70 years, are warranted.
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- Anthony D Sung
- Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Division of Oncology and Hematology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Oncology and Hematology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Kim JY, Lee HY, Lee J, Oh DK, Lee SY, Park MH, Lim CM, Lee SM. Pre-Sepsis Length of Hospital Stay and Mortality: A Nationwide Multicenter Cohort Study. J Korean Med Sci 2024; 39:e87. [PMID: 38469963 PMCID: PMC10927387 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Prolonged length of hospital stay (LOS) is associated with an increased risk of hospital-acquired conditions and worse outcomes. We conducted a nationwide, multicenter, retrospective cohort study to determine whether prolonged hospitalization before developing sepsis has a negative impact on its prognosis. METHODS We analyzed data from 19 tertiary referral or university-affiliated hospitals between September 2019 and December 2020. Adult patients with confirmed sepsis during hospitalization were included. In-hospital mortality was the primary outcome. The patients were divided into two groups according to their LOS before the diagnosis of sepsis: early- (< 5 days) and late-onset groups (≥ 5 days). Conditional multivariable logistic regression for propensity score matched-pair analysis was employed to assess the association between late-onset sepsis and the primary outcome. RESULTS A total of 1,395 patients were included (median age, 68.0 years; women, 36.3%). The early- and late-onset sepsis groups comprised 668 (47.9%) and 727 (52.1%) patients. Propensity score-matched analysis showed an increased risk of in-hospital mortality in the late-onset group (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.00; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.69-5.34). The same trend was observed in the entire study population (aOR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.37-2.50). When patients were divided into LOS quartile groups, an increasing trend of mortality risk was observed in the higher quartiles (P for trend < 0.001). CONCLUSION Extended LOS before developing sepsis is associated with higher in-hospital mortality. More careful management is required when sepsis occurs in patients hospitalized for ≥ 5 days.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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Zhang M, Gao X, Liu M, Gao Z, Sun X, Huang L, Zou T, Guo Y, Chen L, Liu Y, Zhang X, Feng H, Wang Y, Sun Y. Correlation of preoperative frailty with postoperative delirium and one-year mortality in Chinese geriatric patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: Study protocol for a prospective observational cohort study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0295500. [PMID: 38446754 PMCID: PMC10917300 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To Frailty is associated with postoperative delirium (POD) but is rarely assessed in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. In this study, the correlation between preoperative frailty and POD, one-year mortality will be investigated in noncardiac Chinese geriatric surgery patients. METHODS This study is a prospective, observational, cohort study conducted at a single center with Chinese geriatric patients. Patients who undergo noncardiac surgery and are older than 70 years will be included. A total of 536 noncardiac surgery patients will be recruited from the First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University for this study. The Barthel Index (BI) rating will be used to assess the patient's ability to carry out everyday activities on the 1st preoperative day. The modified frailty index (mFI) will be used to assess frailty. Patients in the nonfrailty group will have an mFI < 0.21, and patients in the frailty group will have an mFI ≥ 0.21. The primary outcome is the incidence of POD. Three-Minute Diagnostic Interview for CAM-defined Delirium (3D-CAM) will be conducted twice daily during the 1st-7th postoperative days, or just before discharge. The secondary outcomes will include one-year mortality, in-hospital cardiopulmonary events, infections, acute renal injury, and cerebrovascular events. DISCUSSION This study will clarify the correlation of preoperative frailty with POD and one-year all-cause mortality in Chinese geriatric patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Can preoperative frailty predict POD or one-year mortality? In the face of China's serious aging social problems, this result may have important clinical value for the surgical treatment of geriatric patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION This protocol has been registered with ClinicalTrials. Gov on 12 January 2022 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05189678).
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- Min Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Provincial Hospital), Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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Martin FE, Hilton JA, Martin FC, Nath R, Partridge JSL, Dhesi JK. The functional trajectories of older women having surgery for gynaeoncology cancer: A single site prospective observational study. J Geriatr Oncol 2024; 15:101678. [PMID: 38113756 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2023.101678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Population aging longevity and advances in robotic surgery suggest that increasing numbers of older women having gynaeoncological surgery is likely. Postoperative morbidity and mortality are more common in older than younger women with the age-associated characteristics of multimorbidity and frailty being generally predictive of worse outcome. Priorities that inform treatment decisions change during the life course: older patients often place greater' value on quality-of-life-years gained than on life expectancy following cancer treatments. However, data on post-operative cognition, frailty, or functional independence is sparse and not routinely collected. This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and trajectory of functional change of older women in the 12 months following gynaeoncological surgery and to explore the associations between them. MATERIALS AND METHODS The prospective observational cohort study recruited consecutive women aged 65 or over scheduled for major gynaeoncologic surgery between July 2017 and April 2019. Baseline data on cancer stage, multimorbidity, and geriatric syndromes including cognition, frailty, and functional abilities were collected using standardised tools. Delirium and post-operative morbidity were recorded. Post hospital assessments were collected at 3-, 6-, and 12-months. RESULTS Overall, of 103 eligible participants assessed pre-operatively, most (77, 70%) remained independent in personal care at all assessments from discharge to 12 months. Functional trajectories varied widely over the 12 months but overall there was no significant decline or improvement for the 85 survivors. Eleven experienced a clinically significant decline in function at six months. This was associated with baseline low mood (P < 0.05), albeit with small numbers (6 of 11). Cognitive impairment and frailty were associated with lower baseline function but not with subsequent functional decline. DISCUSSION There was no clear clinical profile to identify the minority of older adults who experienced a clinically significant decline six months after surgery and for most, the decline was transient. This may be helpful in enabling informed patient consent. Assessment for geriatric syndromes and frailty may improve individual care but our findings do not indicate criteria for segmenting the patient population for selective attention. Future work should focus on causal pathways to potentially avoidable decline in those patients where this is not determined by the cancer itself.
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- Fionna E Martin
- Perioperative medicine for Older People undergoing Surgery office, C/O Older Person's Assessment Unit, Ground Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK.
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Rd, Guildford GU2 7XX, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, Guy's Hospital Campus, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Gynaeoncology, 12th Floor North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7EH, UK
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- Perioperative medicine for Older People undergoing Surgery office, C/O Older Person's Assessment Unit, Ground Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK; Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, Guy's Hospital Campus, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Perioperative medicine for Older People undergoing Surgery office, C/O Older Person's Assessment Unit, Ground Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK; Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, Guy's Hospital Campus, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK; Research Dept of Targeted Intervention & Interventional Science, University College London - Bloomsbury campus, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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Pyun AJ, Ding L, Hong YH, Magee GA, Tan TW, Paige JK, Weaver FA, Han SM. Prospective assessment of dynamic changes in frailty and its impact on early clinical outcomes following physician-modified fenestrated-branched endovascular repair of complex abdominal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2024; 79:506-513.e1. [PMID: 37923022 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.10.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Frailty, a predictor of poor outcomes, has been widely studied as a screening tool in surgical decision-making. However, the impact of frailty on the outcomes after fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repairs (FBEVARs) is less well established. In addition, the changes in frailty during recovery after FBEVAR are unknown. We aim to assess the impact of frailty on outcomes of high-risk patients undergoing physician-modified FBEVARs for complex abdominal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, as well as the changes in frailty during follow-up. METHODS Consecutive patients enrolled in a single-center prospective Physician-Sponsored Investigational Device Exemption protocol (FDA# G200159) were evaluated. In addition to the baseline characteristics, frailty was assessed using the Hopkins Frailty Score (HFS) and frailty index (FI) measured by the Frailty Meter. Sarcopenia was measured by L3 total psoas muscle area (PMA). These measurements were repeated during follow-up. The follow-up HFS and FI were compared with baseline scores using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, whereas follow-up PMA measurements were compared with the baseline using the paired t test. The association between baseline frailty and morbidity was evaluated by the Wilcoxon rank-sum test. RESULTS Seventy patients were analyzed in a prospective Physician-Sponsored Investigational Device Exemption study from February 9, 2021, to June 2, 2023. At baseline, HFS identified 54% of patients as not frail, 43% as intermediately frail, and 3% as frail. Technical success of FBEVAR was 94% with one in-hospital mortality. Early major adverse events were seen in 10 (14.3%) patients. No difference in baseline FI was seen between patients with early morbidity and those without. Patients who were not frail per HFS were less likely to experience early morbidity (P = .033), and there was a significantly lower baseline PMA in patients who experienced early morbidity (P = .016). At 1 month, patients experienced a significant increase in HFS and HFS category (P = .001 and P = .01) and a significant decrease in sarcopenia (mean PMA: -96 mm2, P = .005). At 6 months, HFS and HFS category as well as PMA returned toward baseline (P = .42, P = .38, and mean PMA: +4 mm2, P = .6). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative frailty and sarcopenia were associated with early morbidity after physician-modified FBEVAR. During follow-up, patients became more frail and sarcopenic by 1 month. Recovery from this initial decline was seen by 6 months, suggesting that frailty and sarcopenia are reversible processes rather than a unidirectional phenomenon of continued decline.
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- Alyssa J Pyun
- Comprehensive Aortic Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Comprehensive Aortic Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Comprehensive Aortic Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Comprehensive Aortic Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Comprehensive Aortic Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Comprehensive Aortic Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Comprehensive Aortic Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Comprehensive Aortic Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
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Cooper L, Orgad R, Levi Y, Shmilovitch H, Feferman Y, Solomon D, Kashtan H. Esophageal cancer in octogenarians: Should esophagectomy be done? J Geriatr Oncol 2024; 15:101710. [PMID: 38281389 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2024.101710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Esophagectomy is the treatment of choice for esophageal cancer. In octogenarians data is conflicting. We evaluated postoperative outcomes and long-term survival of octogenarians and their younger counterparts. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database including consecutive patients with esophageal cancer who underwent esophagectomy at a large referral, academic center between 2012 and 2021. Subgroups were designed according to age (<70, 70-79, and ≥ 80). RESULTS A total of 359 patients underwent esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, 223 (62%) aged <70, 107 (30%) aged 70-79 and 29 (8%) aged ≥80. Octogenarians had higher American Society of Anesthesiologists [ASA] scores (p = 0.001), and fewer received neoadjuvant therapy (p = 0.04). Octogenarians experienced more major complications (P < 0.001) with significantly higher 30-day mortality rate (P = 0.001). In a multivariable analysis, major complications were associated with higher risk of being discharged to a rehabilitation center (odds ratio [OR] 14.839, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.921-44.747, p < 0.001) while age was not. Overall survival was reduced in octogenarians, with a 50th percentile survival of 10 months compared to 32 and 26 months in patients age < 70 and 70-79, respectively (p = 0.014). In a multivariable analysis, age ≥ 80 (hazard ratio [HR] 4.478 95% CI 2.151-9.322, p < 0.001), cancer stage (HR 1.545, 95% CI 1.095-2.179, p = 0.013), and postoperative major complications (HR 2.705 95% CI 1.913-3.823, p < 0.001) were independently associated with reduced survival. DISCUSSION Our study showed that octogenarians had significantly higher postoperative major complications compared to younger age groups. Overall survival was significantly reduced in these patients, probably due to an increased rate of perioperative mortality. Better patient selection and preparation may improve postoperative outcomes and increase long-term survival.
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- Lisa Cooper
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel..
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- Department of Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Kweh BTS, Lee HQ, Tan T, Liew S, Hunn M, Wee Tee J. Posterior Instrumented Spinal Surgery Outcomes in the Elderly: A Comparison of the 5-Item and 11-Item Modified Frailty Indices. Global Spine J 2024; 14:593-602. [PMID: 35969642 PMCID: PMC10802518 DOI: 10.1177/21925682221117139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective Cohort. OBJECTIVES To validate the most concise risk stratification system to date, the 5-item modified frailty index (mFI-5), and compare its effectiveness with the established 11-item modified frailty index (mFI-11) in the elderly population undergoing posterior instrumented spine surgery. METHODS A single centre retrospective review of posterior instrumented spine surgeries in patients aged 65 years and older was conducted. The primary outcome was rate of post-operative major complications (Clavien-Dindo Classification ≥ 4). Secondary outcome measures included rate of all complications, 6-month mortality and surgical site infection. Multi-variate analysis was performed and adjusted receiver operating characteristic curves were generated and compared by DeLong's test. The indices were correlated with Spearman's rho. RESULTS 272 cases were identified. The risk of major complications was independently associated with both the mFI-5 (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.01-3.55, P = .047) and mFI-11 (OR 3.73, 95% CI 1.90-7.30, P = .000). Both the mFI-5 and mFI-11 were statistically significant predictors of risk of all complications (P = .007 and P = .003), surgical site infection (P = .011 and P = .003) and 6-month mortality (P = .031 and P = .000). Adjusted ROC curves determined statistically similar c-statistics for major complications (.68 vs .68, P = .64), all complications (.66 vs .64, P = .10), surgical site infection (.75 vs .75, P = .76) and 6-month mortality (.83 vs .81, P = .21). The 2 indices correlated very well with a Spearman's rho of .944. CONCLUSIONS The mFI-5 and mFI-11 are equally effective predictors of postoperative morbidity and mortality in this population. The brevity of the mFI-5 is advantageous in facilitating its daily clinical use.
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- Barry T. S. Kweh
- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Sutherland GN, Cramer CL, Clancy Iii PW, Huang M, Turkheimer LM, Tran CA, Turrentine FE, Zaydfudim VM. Association of risk analysis index with 90-day failure to rescue following major abdominal surgery in geriatric patients. J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 28:215-219. [PMID: 38445911 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2023.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Failure to rescue (FTR) is a quality metric defined as mortality after potentially preventable complications after surgery. Predicting patients who are at the highest risk of mortality after a complication may aid in preventing deaths. Thirty-day follow-up period inadequately captures postoperative deaths; alternatively, a 90-day follow-up period has been advocated. This study aimed to examine the association of a validated frailty metric, the risk analysis index (RAI), with 90-day FTR (FTR-90). METHODS Patients aged ≥65 years who underwent a major abdominal operation between 2014 and 2020 at a quaternary care center were abstracted. Institutional data were merged with the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) and Geriatric Surgery Research File variables. The association between RAI and FTR-90 was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 398 patients with postoperative complications were included. Fifty-two patients (13.1%) died during the 90-day follow-up. The FTR-90 group was older (median age: 76 vs 73 years, respectively; P = .002), had a greater preoperative American Society of Anesthesiologists classification score (P < .001), and had a higher ACS NSQIP estimated risk of morbidity (0.33% vs 0.20%, P < .001) and mortality (0.067% vs 0.012%, P < .001). The FTR-90 group had a greater median RAI score (23 vs 19; P = .002). The RAI score was independently associated with FTR-90 (odds ratio, 1.04; 95% CI, 1.0042-1.0770; P = .028) but not with FTR-30 (P = .13). CONCLUSION Preoperative frailty, as defined by RAI, is independently associated with FTR at 90-day follow-up. FTR-90 captured nearly 60% more deaths than did FTR-30. Frailty has major implications beyond the typical 30-day follow-up period, and a longer follow-up period must be considered.
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- Grant N Sutherland
- School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States; Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States; Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States; Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States; Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States; Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States.
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Makwana NR, Ram RV, Yogesh M. Screening of Hospitalized Elderly Patients for Frailty and Associated Co-morbid Conditions in Western Gujarat in India. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:890-895. [PMID: 38736826 PMCID: PMC11086788 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1176_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Background Older patients admitted to hospitals have a greater impact on the healthcare system as the population ages. The relationship between the recovery of functional impairments and frailty status in geriatric care units is still not clear. Simple screening technologies are required in order to operationalize frailty management in this susceptible population due to these restrictions. Aim: The study aims to screen hospitalized older adults for frailty and associated co-morbid conditions in western Gujarat, India. Materials and Methods This is an institutionally based cross-sectional study conducted on the elderly patients (aged 60 years or more) admitted at the tertiary-level government hospital of Jamnagar District of Gujarat State during the period of October 22 to December 22. The assessment was done with a structured questionnaire for FRAIL screen, the Rapid Cognitive Screen (RCS), Charles Co-morbidity Index, Geriatric Depression Scale-5 (GDS-5), and Short Form-12 (SF-12) Health Survey. Results The overall findings of this study reveal that of 124 participants 34 (27%) were frail, 52 (42%) were found to be a likelihood of depression by the GDS, and 29 (23%) were having dementia by RCS, respectively. In our study, we also found a statistically significant association between frailty and dementia (P value < 0.001). Conclusion The present study implies the prevalence of frailty among old age elderly patients and its association with various socio-demographic and co-morbid conditions of the participants. Early identification of frailty and co-morbid conditions can help to prevent adverse health outcomes.
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- Naresh R. Makwana
- Department of Community Medicine, Shri M. P. Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Shri M. P. Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Shri M. P. Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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Chau CSM, Ee SCE, Huang X, Siow WS, Tan MBH, Sim SKR, Chang TY, Kwok KM, Ng K, Yeo LF, Lim A, Sim LE, Conroy S, Rosario BH. Frailty-aware surgical care: Validation of Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) in older surgical patients. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2024; 53:90-100. [PMID: 38920233 DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2023221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Introduction Frailty has an important impact on the health outcomes of older patients, and frailty screening is recommended as part of perioperative evaluation. The Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) is a validated tool that highlights frailty risk using 109 International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10) codes. In this study, we aim to compare HFRS to the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and validate HFRS as a predictor of adverse outcomes in Asian patients admitted to surgical services. Method A retrospective study of electronic health records (EHR) was undertaken in patients aged 65 years and above who were discharged from surgical services between 1 April 2022 to 31 July 2022. Patients were stratified into low (HFRS <5), interme-diate (HFRS 5-15) and high (HFRS >15) risk of frailty. Results Those at high risk of frailty were older and more likely to be men. They were also likely to have more comorbidities and a higher CCI than those at low risk of frailty. High HFRS scores were associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes, such as mortality, hospital length of stay (LOS) and 30-day readmission. When used in combination with CCI, there was better prediction of mortality at 90 and 270 days, and 30-day readmission. Conclusion To our knowledge, this is the first validation of HFRS in Singapore in surgical patients and confirms that high-risk HFRS predicts long LOS (≥7days), increased unplanned hospital readmissions (both 30-day and 270-day) and increased mortality (inpatient, 10-day, 30-day, 90-day, 270-day) compared with those at low risk of frailty.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Health Systems Intelligence, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Xu L, Wang W, Xu Y. A new risk calculation model for complications of hepatectomy in adults over 75. Perioper Med (Lond) 2024; 13:10. [PMID: 38409071 PMCID: PMC10898145 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-024-00366-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Owing to poor organ function reserve, older adults have a high risk of postoperative complications. However, there is no well-established system for assessing the risk of complications after hepatectomy in older adults. METHODS This study aimed to design a risk assessment tool to predict the risk of complications after hepatectomy in adults older than 75 years. A total of 326 patients were identified. A logistic regression equation was used to create the Risk Assessment System of Hepatectomy in Adults (RASHA) for the prediction of complications (Clavien‒Dindo classification ≥ II). RESULTS Multivariate correlation analysis revealed that comorbidity (≥ 5 kinds of disease or < 5 kinds of disease, odds ratio [OR] = 5.552, P < 0.001), fatigue (yes or no, OR = 4.630, P = 0.009), Child‒Pugh (B or A, OR = 4.211, P = 0.004), number of liver segments to be removed (≥ 3 or ≤ 2, OR = 4.101, P = 0.001), and adjacent organ resection (yes or no, OR = 1.523, P = 0.010) were independent risk factors for postoperative complications after hepatectomy in older persons (aged ≥ 75 years). A binomial logistic regression model was established to evaluate the RASHA score (including the RASHA scale and RASHA formula). The area under the curve (AUC) for the RASHA scale was 0.916, and the cut-off value was 12.5. The AUC for the RASHA formula was 0.801, and the cut-off value was 0.2106. CONCLUSION RASHA can be used to effectively predict the postoperative complications of hepatectomy through perioperative variables in adults older than 75 years. TRIAL REGISTRATION The Research Registry: researchregistry8531. https://www.researchregistry.com/browse-the-registry#home/registrationdetails/63901824ae49230021a5a0cf/ .
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- Lining Xu
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Institute of Hepatobiliary Diseases of Wuhan University, Transplant Center of Wuhan University, National Quality Control Center for Donated Organ Procurement, Hubei Key Laboratory of Medical Technology On Transplantation, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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Abraham J, Holzer KJ, Lenard EM, Meng A, Pennington BRT, Wolfe RC, Haroutounian S, Calfee R, Hammil CW, Kozower BD, Cordner TA, Schweiger J, McKinnon S, Yingling M, Baumann AA, Politi MC, Kannampallil T, Miller JP, Avidan MS, Lenze EJ. A Perioperative Mental Health Intervention for Depressed and Anxious Older Surgical Patients: Results From a Feasibility Study. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2024; 32:205-219. [PMID: 37798223 PMCID: PMC10852892 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The perioperative period is challenging and stressful for older adults. Those with depression and/or anxiety have an increased risk of adverse surgical outcomes. We assessed the feasibility of a perioperative mental health intervention composed of medication optimization and a wellness program following principles of behavioral activation and care coordination for older surgical patients. METHODS We included orthopedic, oncologic, and cardiac surgical patients aged 60 and older. Feasibility outcomes included study reach, the number of patients who agreed to participate out of the total eligible; and intervention reach, the number of patients who completed the intervention out of patients who agreed to participate. Intervention efficacy was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire for Anxiety and Depression (PHQ-ADS). Implementation potential and experiences were collected using patient surveys and qualitative interviews. Complementary caregiver feedback was also collected. RESULTS Twenty-three out of 28 eligible older adults participated in this study (mean age 68.0 years, 65% women), achieving study reach of 82% and intervention reach of 83%. In qualitative interviews, patients (n = 15) and caregivers (complementary data, n = 5) described overwhelmingly positive experiences with both the intervention components and the interventionist, and reported improvement in managing depression and/or anxiety. Preliminary efficacy analysis indicated improvement in PHQ-ADS scores (F = 12.13, p <0.001). CONCLUSIONS The study procedures were reported by participants as feasible and the perioperative mental health intervention to reduce anxiety and depression in older surgical patients showed strong implementation potential. Preliminary data suggest its efficacy for improving depression and/or anxiety symptoms. A randomized controlled trial assessing the intervention and implementation effectiveness is currently ongoing.
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- Joanna Abraham
- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; Institute for Informatics (JA, TK, JPM), Data Science and Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
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- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Psychiatry (EML, JS, MY, EJ), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Pharmacy (RCW), Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (RC), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Surgery (CWH, BDK, AAB, MCP), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Surgery (CWH, BDK, AAB, MCP), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Psychiatry (EML, JS, MY, EJ), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Psychiatry (EML, JS, MY, EJ), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Surgery (CWH, BDK, AAB, MCP), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Surgery (CWH, BDK, AAB, MCP), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; Institute for Informatics (JA, TK, JPM), Data Science and Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Institute for Informatics (JA, TK, JPM), Data Science and Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Anesthesiology (JA, KJH, AM, BRTP, SH, TAC, SM, TK, MSA), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Psychiatry (EML, JS, MY, EJ), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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Sargent L, Nalls M, Singleton A, Palta P, Kucharska‐Newton A, Pankow J, Young H, Tang W, Lutsey P, Olex A, Wendte JM, Li D, Alonso A, Griswold M, Windham BG, Baninelli S, Ferrucci L. Moving towards the detection of frailty with biomarkers: A population health study. Aging Cell 2024; 23:e14030. [PMID: 38066663 PMCID: PMC10861189 DOI: 10.1111/acel.14030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Aging adults experience increased health vulnerability and compromised abilities to cope with stressors, which are the clinical manifestations of frailty. Frailty is complex, and efforts to identify biomarkers to detect frailty and pre-frailty in the clinical setting are rarely reproduced across cohorts. We developed a predictive model incorporating biological and clinical frailty measures to identify robust biomarkers across data sets. Data were from two large cohorts of older adults: "Invecchiare in Chianti (Aging in Chianti, InCHIANTI Study") (n = 1453) from two small towns in Tuscany, Italy, and replicated in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC) (n = 6508) from four U.S. communities. A complex systems approach to biomarker selection with a tree-boosting machine learning (ML) technique for supervised learning analysis was used to examine biomarker population differences across both datasets. Our approach compared predictors with robust, pre-frail, and frail participants and examined the ability to detect frailty status by race. Unique biomarker features identified in the InCHIANTI study allowed us to predict frailty with a model accuracy of 0.72 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.66-0.80). Replication models in ARIC maintained a model accuracy of 0.64 (95% CI 0.66-0.72). Frail and pre-frail Black participant models maintained a lower model accuracy. The predictive panel of biomarkers identified in this study may improve the ability to detect frailty as a complex aging syndrome in the clinical setting. We propose several concrete next steps to keep research moving toward detecting frailty with biomarker-based detection methods.
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- Lana Sargent
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of NursingRichmondVirginiaUSA
- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program, School of PharmacyVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondVirginiaUSA
- National Institutes of Health, Center for Alzheimer's and Related DementiasNational Institute of AgingBethesdaMarylandUSA
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- National Institutes of Health, Center for Alzheimer's and Related DementiasNational Institute of AgingBethesdaMarylandUSA
- Data Tecnica InternationalGlen EchoMarylandUSA
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- National Institutes of Health, Center for Alzheimer's and Related DementiasNational Institute of AgingBethesdaMarylandUSA
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- Department of NeurologyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineChapel HillNCUSA
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- Department of NeurologyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineChapel HillNCUSA
- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public HealthUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKentuckyUSA
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- Memory Impairment and Neurodegenerative Dementia CenterUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMississippiUSA
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- Welch Center for Epidemiology, Prevention, and Clinical ResearchJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public HealthUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Community HealthSchool of Public HealthMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
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- C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational ResearchVirginia Commonwealth UniverityRichmondVirginiaUSA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of NursingRichmondVirginiaUSA
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- Department of Lab Medicine and PathologyUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public HealthEmory UniversityAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
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- Memory Impairment and Neurodegenerative Dementia CenterUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMississippiUSA
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- Memory Impairment and Neurodegenerative Dementia CenterUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMississippiUSA
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- Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, InCHIANTI Study GroupLocal Health Unit Tuscany CenterFlorenceItaly
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- Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, InCHIANTI Study GroupLocal Health Unit Tuscany CenterFlorenceItaly
- Longitudinal Studies Section, Translational Gerontology BranchNational Institute on AgingBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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