Esophageal Cancer Presentation, Treatment and Outcomes Vary with Hospital Safety-net Burden

ConclusionsThere is a mortality risk for patients with squamous cell carcinoma, but not adenocarcinoma at HBH compared to LBH. Further analysis of unadjusted variables such as performance status, completion of therapy, and continuity of care, and others should be undertaken among safety-net hospitals with the goal of creating appropriate clinical pathways for care of esophageal cancer in vulnerable populations.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research