Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2981980 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Our data do not support the use of volume cutoffs for defining centers of excellence for esophageal cancer resections. Although volume has an incremental impact on mortality, volume alone is insufficient for defining centers of excellence. Volume seems to function as an imperfect surrogate for other variables, which may better define centers of excellence. Additional work is needed to identify these variables.
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Authors
Robert A. MD, MPH, Eric S. MD, David C. PhD, MPH, MBA, Malcolm V. MD, Steven C. MD,