Key result
Among 189 patients post-esophagectomy, atrial fibrillation (n=63) was associated with hypoxia, COPD, age >65, and cardiac disease, but did not affect short-term mortality compared to controls (n=126).
Why the study?
What are the risk factors and short-term prognostic implications of atrial fibrillation after surgery for esophageal carcinoma?
Population
189 patients who underwent surgery for esophageal carcinoma
Comparison
Postoperative atrial fibrillation vs No postoperative atrial fibrillation
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
short-term
Authors
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Supports monitoring high-risk patients post-esophagectomy without short-term mortality concerns; leaves open whether risk modification improves outcomes.
Case-Control (n=189)
What are the risk factors and short-term prognostic implications of atrial fibrillation after surgery for esophageal carcinoma?
Postoperative atrial fibrillation after esophagectomy is associated with older age, male sex, COPD, cardiac disease, and postoperative hypoxia, but does not significantly impact short-term mortality or hospital stay length.
Ma et al. (2006) conducted a case-control in Atrial fibrillation after surgery for esophageal carcinoma (n=189). Postoperative atrial fibrillation vs. No postoperative atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Short-term mortality and length of hospital stay. Among 189 patients post-esophagectomy, atrial fibrillation (n=63) was associated with hypoxia, COPD, age >65, and cardiac disease, but did not affect short-term mortality compared to controls (n=126).
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