Estimation of the postoperative fatality window in colorectal cancer surgery
The traditional postoperative time window of 30 days was confirmed to be an appropriate metric in elective colorectal cancer surgery when evaluated with a hazards-based statistical framework. Importantly, this time window is influenced by older age and advanced co-morbidity, which could prompt increased vigilance for these patient groups.
Authors
- Markku M. Haapamäki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6172-8685)
- Johan Svensson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8601-0159)
- Peter Matthiessen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4939-4189)
- Martin Rutegård (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0974-6373)
Institutions
- Örebro University (SE)
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJS Open
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsopen/zrae153
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse
- Cancer Research Foundation in Northern Sweden
- Svenska Läkaresällskapet