Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8932289 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Prolonged morbidity after surgery is associated with a risk of premature death for a longer duration than perhaps is commonly thought; however, this risk falls with time. We suggest that prolonged postoperative morbidity measured in this way may be a valid indicator of the quality of surgical healthcare. Our findings reinforce the importance of research and quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing the duration and severity of postoperative complications.
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Authors
S.R. Moonesinghe, S. Harris, M.G. Mythen, K.M. Rowan, F.S. Haddad, M. Emberton, M.P.W. Grocott,