Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2877456 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Major pulmonary complications are frequent after esophagectomy and can be predicted using commonly available clinical information. A scoring system identifying the risk of such complications may assist in patient selection and in providing appropriate resources for postoperative management of higher-risk patients.
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Authors
Mark K. MD, Amy D. MS, Vivek MD,