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ASO Author Reflections: Complex Cancer Surgery Mortality After 30 Days: An Opportunity for Improvement

Authors: Benjamin J. Resio, MD, Daniel J. Boffa, MD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 3/2021

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Surgical research and quality improvement have traditionally focused on mortalities occurring within 30 days of surgery.1,2 However, recent studies have shown that a substantial fraction of postsurgical mortalities may occur outside of this 30-day window, especially among complex cancer operations.3,4 Currently, less is known about these “late” postsurgical deaths. We hypothesized that better understanding the circumstances surrounding these deaths may lead us to interventions that will improve postsurgical care. …

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Title: ASO Author Reflections: Complex Cancer Surgery Mortality After 30 Days: An Opportunity for Improvement
Authors: Benjamin J. Resio, MD
Daniel J. Boffa, MD
Publication date: 01-03-2021
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Esophagus Resection
Esophagus Resection
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-020-09083-4

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