title: Predictive ability of preoperative indices for esophagectomy.
abstract: Esophageal resection remains the mainstay of treatment for early-stage cancer. In spite of recent advances, these mortality rates remain significant when compared with other major surgical procedures. Several risk scores have been reported, but few have been put to the test with adequate and objective validation studies in high volume centers. Others already in use have poor discriminatory power.
authors: The Heart, Lung, and Esophageal Surgery Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St., Suite C-800, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
authors: Manisha R
authors: MR
authors: Shende
authors: Jonathan
authors: J
authors: Waxman
authors: James D
authors: JD
authors: Luketich
mesh_terms: D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*