A model to predict postoperative complications for otorhinolaryngology and maxillofacial surgery procedures in elderly patients.

Luca Giovanni Locatello Lara Valentina Comini Alessandra BettiolAlfredo VannacciGiuseppe SpinelliGiuditta Mannelli

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

Using clinical preoperative variables, we constructed a model for predicting major adverse events in ENT/MFS patients. In our experience, patients over 65 showed a non-negligible risk for postoperative complications depending on several factors. Such tools might help in decision-making, by increasing the risk-awareness of clinicians, to better address peri-operative and post-operative care of these patients.

Keyphrases

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