From: Development and validation of the modified index of fragility in head and neck cancer surgery
Variables of the mIFG | Thresholds |
---|---|
Weight loss in 6 months prior to surgery | Loss of > 10% of body weight |
BMI | < 18 |
Chronic baseline dyspnea | 0–1 |
Wound Complications | 0–1 |
Blood creatinine levels | > 1.35 mg/dL |
Diabetes | 0–1 |
Albumin levels | < 3.5 g/dL |
Hematocrit levels | < 35% |