Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8835461 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Elderly patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer have a significantly higher risk of postoperative mortality and pose a higher financial burden on the health care system. Elderly patients with esophageal cancer should be carefully selected for surgery.
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Authors
Francisco MD, Paula D. MSPH, Apoorve MD, Fernando A.M. MD, Bruce A. MD, Marco G. MD,