Asian Americans face higher 30-day surgical complications following esophagectomy compared to Caucasians, according to a retrospective analysis of the ACS-NSQIP database. The study found that Asian Americans had a greater likelihood of pulmonary complications, particularly pneumonia, renal dysfunction, including progressive renal insufficiency, and bleeding events. They also had a longer length of stay. These findings highlight the need for further investigation into the underlying causes of these disparities and the development of strategies to mitigate them.
Journal Article by Li R, Luo Q and Gutierrez ID in Am J Surg
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