Frailty Assessed with FRAIL Scale and G8 Questionnaire Predicts Severe Postoperative Complications in Patients Receiving Major Head and Neck Surgery.

Prospective screening using the FRAIL Scale or the G8 questionnaire reliably detected frailty in our sample group. Frailty is linked to increased risk of postoperative complications. The correct prediction of severe postoperative complications as shown identifies vulnerable cases and triggers awareness of potential complications. Anticipating risk allows for a more comprehensive view of the patient and triggers decision making towards risk adjustment, and therefore a selective view of alternative treatment modalities.