World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jul 2014
Comparative StudyEffect of complication grade on survival following curative gastrectomy for carcinoma.
To elucidate the potential impact of the grade of complications on long-term survival of gastric cancer patients after curative surgery. ⋯ Complication grade may be an independent prognostic factor for gastric cancer following curative resection. Treatment of complications can improve the long-term outcome of gastric cancer patients.