| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2873103 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Using a large national database, a modified frailty index was shown to correlate with postesophagectomy morbidity and mortality. Such an index may be used to aid in improving risk assessment and patient selection for esophagectomy.
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Authors
Arielle MD, Zane T. MD, Jamil F. MD, Athanasios MD, Ilan S. MD, MBA,