| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876391 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Our results show that patients operated on by thoracic surgeons have higher acuity compared with patients operated on by general surgeons. When patients are matched for comorbidities and serious preoperative risk factors, thoracic surgeons have improved outcomes, especially with regard to infectious complications and composite morbidity.
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Authors
Victor A. MD, PhD, Sibu P. MD, MBA, Daniel L. PhD, Joseph B. MD,