The 5-factor modified frailty index predicts health burden following surgery for pituitary adenomas.

Adham M KhalafallahPavan P ShahSakibul HuqAdrian E JimenezPalak P PatelNyall R LondonAmir H HamrahianRoberto SalvatoriGary L GalliaNicholas R RowanDebraj Mukherjee

Published in: Pituitary (2021)

A patient's mFI-5 score is significantly associated with increased length of stay and hospital charges for patients undergoing pituitary surgery. The mFI-5 may hold peri-operative value in patient counseling for pituitary adenoma surgery.

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