| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874962 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In-hospital mortality for esophagectomy has decreased in Canada but was not significantly reduced when volume was increased within a given hospital. Improved IHM may be related to selective referral of patients to high-volume hospitals. Although, decreased IHM is not solely attributable to volume changes, our results support regionalization policies for esophagectomy.
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Authors
Christian J. MD, Lindsay MS, Shaf MD, Gail MD,