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Thirty-day Outcomes After Surgery for Metastatic Bone Disease of the Extremities: An Analysis of the NSQIP Database.

Kathryn E GallawayJuhno AhnAlexandra K Callan
Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2020)
Our study demonstrates a higher 30-day mortality rate than previously reported. In additon, prophylactic stabilization of impending pathologic fractures may be associated with a lower risk of complications and unplanned revision surgery. The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program or other large database reports can help surgeons counsel patients appropriately regarding the risks and benefits of surgery.
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