Can the frailty score independently predict postoperative morbidity in patients with colorectal cancer? A prospective observational study.

BMC Geriatr · 2026 · PMC13049780 · PMID 41761087

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ASA physical status remained significant overall ( p = 0.004), with ASA III (OR = 3.065, 95% CI: 1.260–7.460; p = 0.014) and ASA IV (OR = 5.470, 95% CI: 1.800–16.650; p = 0.003) independently associated with increased odds of complications, whereas ASA II did not reach statistical significance (OR = 1.822, 95% CI: 0.930–3.570; p = 0.080).

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