Significance of Charlson co-morbidity index as predictive factor for post-op complications after radical nephrectomy
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Published:2024-07-25
Issue:8
Volume:74
Page:1506-1507
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ISSN:0030-9982
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Container-title:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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Short-container-title:J Pak Med Assoc
Author:
Mughal Nazish,Mahar Naveed Ahmed,Bin Shaheen Usama,Qureshi Harris Hassan,Akhtar Naseem,Kalwar Sara Rasheed,Hashmi Altaf
Abstract
The current study planned to explore the correlation between an elevated Charlson Comorbidity Index score and post-operative complications following radical nephrectomy in patients with renal cell carcinoma. A total of 70 patients aged 30-80 years undergoing radical nephrectomy were categorised into low Charlson Comorbidity Index score <4 group A and high score >4 group B. Post-operatively, complications were noted in 21(30%) patients, with higher grades more prevalent in the group B patients (relative risk: 1.96, p=0.004). The finding underscored the importance of considering comorbidities in assessing the risk of complications following radical nephrectomy.
Key Words: Charlson comorbidity index, Renal tumour, Renal cell carcinoma, Radical nephrectomy.
Publisher
Pakistan Medical Association