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[Heart and lung surgery '86-'96]
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Tokyo, Japan.
Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|August 1, 1997
Insights
This study analyzed 3,190 cardiothoracic operations performed between 1986 and 1996, reporting an overall mortality rate of 4.1%. It also details the requirements for successful clinical research in this field.
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Clinical Research Methodology
Context:
- A decade-long retrospective analysis of cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
- Data collected from a single academic department spanning April 1986 to December 1996.
Purpose:
- To report the outcomes of a large cohort of cardiothoracic operations.
- To discuss the essential elements for conducting effective clinical research in cardiothoracic surgery.
Summary:
- A total of 3,190 cardiothoracic operations were performed.
- The overall mortality rate for these procedures was 4.1% during the study period.
- Key prerequisites for successful clinical research were elucidated.
Impact:
- Provides benchmark mortality data for cardiothoracic surgery over a specific period.
- Offers insights into the foundational requirements for advancing clinical research in the field.
Abstract:
During a period between April 1, 1986 and December 31, 1996, a total of 3,190 cardiothoracic operations were performed in our department. The overall mortality was 4.1%. The prerequisite for successful accomplishment of clinical research was discussed in detail.