The use of surgical Apgar score to predict perioperative adverse outcomes following esophagectomy
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.24918
Abstract: To the Editor, With great interest we read the recent article by Giugliano and colleagues using only the surgical Apgar score (SAS) to predict the perioperative morbidity, mortality, and length of hospital stay in patients… read more here.
Keywords: surgical apgar; risk; adverse outcomes; postoperative adverse ... See more keywords
Comparison of Major Complication Rate in High and Low Surgical Apgar Score in Abdominal Surgery Cases
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-018-1759-7
Abstract: Surgical Apgar score is a simple, objective and economical 10-point post-operative prognostic scoring system based on three readily recorded intraoperative variables. It is calculated at the end of operation from estimated blood loss, lowest mean… read more here.
Keywords: surgical apgar; rate; group; apgar score ... See more keywords
Surgical Apgar score could predict complications after esophagectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac045
Abstract: Abstract OBJECTIVES Esophagectomy is the most effective treatment for oesophageal cancer, although the incidence of postoperative complications remains high. Severe major complications, such as intrathoracic anastomotic leakage, are costly and life-threatening to patients. Therefore, early… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; apgar score; incidence; surgical apgar ... See more keywords
Clinical usefulness of the surgical Apgar score for estimating short-term and prognostic outcomes after esophagectomy.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.06.40
Abstract: Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer is highly invasive and associated with frequent postoperative morbidity and mortality. Thus, it is considerably important to preoperatively evaluate the surgical risks and to develop a perioperative treatment strategy. read more here.
Keywords: clinical usefulness; surgical apgar; score estimating; estimating short ... See more keywords