A model for predicting prolonged length of stay in patients undergoing anatomical lung resection: a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database study

CONCLUSIONS A simple model for predicting the probability of a prolonged length of stay in patients undergoing anatomical lung resection has been successfully created. This model can allow for better risk stratification of patients preoperatively based on certain existing comorbidities, and can help to predict the impact the development of various postoperative complications will have on overall patient outcomes.

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Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - July 14, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: DeLuzio, M. R., Keshava, H. B., Wang, Z., Boffa, D. J., Detterbeck, F. C., Kim, A. W. Tags: Mediastinum Thoracic Source Type: research