| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8951072 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Frailty, as indicated by frailty index, was associated with major respiratory complications, particularly respiratory failure after tracheobronchoplasty. Preoperative identification of frailty may help guide decision making for patients considering this effective, although arduous procedure.
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Authors
Daniel H. MD, MPH, Sidhu P. MD, Adnan MD, Michael S. MD, Daniel MD, Jennifer L. MD, Mihir S. MD, Dae H. MD, ScD,