| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876025 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This analysis suggests that hospitals with low mortality rates do not have fewer complications after pediatric heart surgery, but instead have lower mortality in those who experience a complication (lower FTR). Further investigation into FTR as a quality metric in pediatric heart surgery is warranted.
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Authors
Sara K. MD, MHS, Xia MS, Jeffrey P. MD, Marshall L. MD, Sean M. PhD, J. William MD,