The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Nov 2024
Multicenter evaluation of patient safety incidents in lung surgery: The EPSI study.
To determine the incidence of patient safety incidents (PSIs) occurring during perioperative care for lung surgery and their influence on postoperative outcomes at 90 days. ⋯ Incidence of PSIs in thoracic surgery may occur in approximately one-third of procedures. Human factors play a crucial role in the occurrence of these PSIs.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Nov 2024
Patient, facility, and surgical factors associated with significant delays to esophagectomy and subsequent poor outcomes: An analysis of 16,486 cases.
Delays to definitive surgery in esophageal cancer may be associated with disease progression and worsened survival. The objective of this study was to perform a national assessment for predictors of delay to esophagectomy and to assess for their impact on oncologic and survival outcomes. ⋯ After risk adjustment for patient, oncologic, facility, and surgical characteristics, there were several predictors of increased time to esophagectomy associated with consequences of upstaging and survival.