Pretreatment patient comorbidity and tobacco use increase cost and risk of postoperative complications after esophagectomy at a high-volume cancer center.

Murphy, Caitlin C

Pretreatment patient comorbidity and tobacco use increase cost and risk of postoperative complications after esophagectomy at a high-volume cancer center. [electronic resource] - Journal of oncology practice Sep 2013 - 233-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1935-469X

10.1200/JOP.2013.001047 doi


Adenocarcinoma--economics
Adult
Aged
Anastomotic Leak--economics
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols--therapeutic use
Cancer Care Facilities--economics
Cisplatin--administration & dosage
Combined Modality Therapy
Comorbidity
Esophageal Neoplasms--economics
Esophagectomy--adverse effects
Female
Fluorouracil--administration & dosage
Hospital Costs
Humans
Length of Stay
Male
Middle Aged
Organoplatinum Compounds--administration & dosage
Oxaliplatin
Postoperative Complications--economics
Risk
Taxoids--administration & dosage
Tobacco Use--economics