Understanding Potentially Preventable Mortality Following Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Surgery: Analysis of a National Audit of Surgical Mortality.
David S LiuAly FayedPenelope EvansTim BrightAhmad AlyCuong DuongJohn SpillaneLaurence WeinbergDavid I WatsonPublished in: Annals of surgical oncology (2023)
Almost 50% of deaths following oesophago-gastric cancer resections were potentially preventable. These were characterized by higher complication rates and clinical management issues. We highlight recurrent themes in patient management to improve future quality of care.