Socioeconomic factors in timing of esophagectomy and association with outcomes.
Kevin A ChenPaula D StrassleMichael O MeyersPublished in: Journal of surgical oncology (2021)
Longer time to surgery is associated with increased postoperative mortality and is more common in patients with lower socioeconomic status. Further research exploring reasons for delays to esophagectomy among disadvantaged patients could help target interventions to reduce disparities.
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