This article systematically reviewed the impact of surgical adverse events (SAEs) on quality of life after major GI surgery. The mean difference in QOL between pts with and without SAEs was highest for esophagectomy (0.14; scale 0 to 1), while results for antireflux surgery were mixed.
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Systematic Review of the Impact of Surgical Harm on Quality of Life After General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
Submitted by: Mark Ferguson
Source: Annals of Surgery
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Author(s): Bouras, George; Marie Burns, Elaine; Howell, Ann-Marie; Mark Bagnall, Nigel; Lee, Henry; Athanasiou, Thanos; Darzi, Ara
