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Handgrip strength predicts length of hospital stay in an abdominal surgical setting: the role of frailty beyond age

BACKGROUND: Chronological age per se cannot be considered a prognostic risk factor for outcomes after elective surgery, whereas frailty could be. A simple and easy-to-get marker for frailty, such as handgrip strength (HGS), may support the surgeon in decision for an adequate healthcare plan. AIMS: T...

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Main Authors: Marano, Luigi, Carbone, Ludovico, Poto, Gianmario Edoardo, Gambelli, Margherita, Nguefack Noudem, Leonelle Lore, Grassi, Giulia, Manasci, Fabiana, Curreri, Giulia, Giuliani, Alessandra, Piagnerelli, Riccardo, Savelli, Vinno, Marrelli, Daniele, Roviello, Franco, Boccardi, Virginia
Format: Online Article Text
Language:English
Published: Springer International Publishing 2022
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Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9076715/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35389186
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-022-02121-z