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Risk Prediction Scores for Postoperative Mortality After Esophagectomy: Validation of Different Models

Authors: U. Zingg, C. Langton, B. Addison, B. P. L. Wijnhoven, J. Forberger, S. K. Thompson, A. J. Esterman, D. I. Watson

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 4/2009

Abstract

Background

Different prediction models for operative mortality after esophagectomy have been developed. The aim of this study is to independently validate prediction models from Philadelphia, Rotterdam, Munich, and the ASA.

Methods

The scores were validated using logistic regression models in two cohorts of patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer from Switzerland (n = 170) and Australia (n = 176).

Results

All scores except ASA were significantly higher in the Australian cohort. There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality or in-hospital death between groups. The Philadelphia and Rotterdam scores had a significant predictive value for 30-day mortality (p = 0.001) and in-hospital death (p = 0.003) in the pooled cohort, but only the Philadelphia score had a significant prediction value for 30-day mortality in both cohorts. Neither score showed any predictive value for in-hospital death in Australians but were highly significant in the Swiss cohort. ASA showed only a significant predictive value for 30-day mortality in the Swiss. For in-hospital death, ASA was a significant predictor in the pooled and Swiss cohorts. The Munich score did not have any significant predictive value whatsoever.

Conclusion

None of the scores can be applied generally. A better overall predictive score or specific prediction scores for each country should be developed.

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Title: Risk Prediction Scores for Postoperative Mortality After Esophagectomy: Validation of Different Models
Authors: U. Zingg
C. Langton
B. Addison
B. P. L. Wijnhoven
J. Forberger
S. K. Thompson
A. J. Esterman
D. I. Watson
Publication date: 01-04-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-008-0761-y

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Risk Prediction Scores for Postoperative Mortality After Esophagectomy: Validation of Different Models

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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