In older adults undergoing non-cardiac surgery, frailty significantly predicts postoperative complications, with a twofold increase in risk. While malnutrition also elevates risk, its impact is typically mediated by frailty. Analysis of 637 patients found frailty in 38.5% and malnutrition in 29.8%. Integrating both assessments effectively enhances the prediction of surgical outcomes, highlighting the necessity of comprehensive geriatric evaluations for better preoperative risk stratification.
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