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How do 30-day, in-hospital, and 90-day postoperative mortality definitions compare across different types of cancer surgery?
How do 30-day, in-hospital, and 90-day postoperative mortality definitions compare across different types of cancer surgery?
The 30-day mortality definition is recommended as an international standard for postoperative mortality reporting, as it captures the majority of surgery-related deaths without being confounded by discharge practices.
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Mortality metrics differ by cancer surgery type; supports standardized 30-day reporting but leaves optimal definition open.
Damhuis et al. (2012) studied this question.
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