Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875195 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our analysis suggests that after adjustment for case mix higher programmatic volume is associated with lower rates of mortality and morbidity. The small- and medium-volume centers have higher rates of major complications. When complications occurred the chance of rescue is higher in large-volume centers.
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Authors
Andrzej MD, PhD, Tjark MD, PhD, Christian MD, PhD, Zdzislaw MD, Bohdan MD, PhD,