Outcomes in Octogenarians Undergoing High-Risk Cancer Operation: A National Study

2007322 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Zhaohui Fan · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

John D. Birkmeyer · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Population-based outcomes after high-risk cancer operation in octogenarians are considerably worse than typically reported in case series and published survival statistics. Such information might better inform clinical decision making in this high-risk group.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 205, Issue 6, pp. 729-734

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.06.307

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