Annals of surgery
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To investigate the predictors of postoperative mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-positive patients. ⋯ COVID-19-positive patients have higher risk of postintervention mortality. Risk factors should be carefully evaluated before intervention. Further studies are needed to understand the impact of pandemic on long-term surgical/procedural outcomes.
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Although SABR is increasingly emerging as an alternative to surgery for node-negative non-small cell lung cancer, there is poor understanding of patients who may most benefit SABR compared to surgery. ⋯ In this National Cancer Database analysis, sublobar resection was associated with greater survival compared to SABR for lesions >6or 8 mm in patients with adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma; however, SABR was associated with similar survival compared to sublobar resection in patients with aggressive tumors including papillary and large cell histology. Histologic diagnosis in patients with even small tumors may enable better treatment selection in those who cannot tolerate lobectomy.
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To determine if distinct financial trajectories exist and if they are associated with quality-of-life outcomes. ⋯ The Financially Resilient trajectory demonstrates financial hardship after injury can be overcome. Further research into understanding why and how this occurs is needed.
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To evaluate TP as an alternative to PD in patients at high-risk for popf. ⋯ C-TP may be considered rather than HR-PD only in few selected cases and after adequate counseling.