Annals of surgery
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Multicenter Study
Textbook Outcome: Nationwide Analysis of a Novel Quality Measure in Pancreatic Surgery.
Textbook outcome (TO) is a multidimensional measure for quality assurance, reflecting the "ideal" surgical outcome. ⋯ TO is a novel quality measure in pancreatic surgery. TO varies considerably between pancreatic centers, demonstrating the potential benefit of quality assurance programs.
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To ascertain whether regular β-blocker exposure can improve short- and long-term outcomes after rectal cancer surgery. ⋯ Preoperative β-blocker use is strongly associated with improved survival and morbidity after abdominal resection for rectal cancer.