Table 3.
Distribution of major complications between frail and nonfrail patients
| GFI <4 | GFIa ≥4 | P‐value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor CV events | 6% (N = 7) | 4.3% (N = 1) | 0.36 |
| Major CV events | 0.8% (N = 1) | 4.3% (N = 1) | 0.42 |
| Pulmonary events | 1.7% (N = 2) | 4.3% (N = 1) | 0.75 |
| Diabetic eventsa | 4.3% (N = 5) | 13% (N = 3) | 0.42 |
| Surgical interventionsb | 9.5% (N = 11) | 8.7% (N = 2) | 0.34 |
| Death of a patient | 0% (N = 0) | 0% (N = 0) | NA |
CV, cardiovascular; GFI, Groningen Frailty Indicator.
a
Impaired glucose regulation with symptoms.
b
Redo surgery, abscess/wound drainages, applying vacuum‐assisted closure devices and endoscopic procedures.