The society of thoracic surgeons and the european society of thoracic surgeons general thoracic surgery databases: Joint standardization of variable definitions and terminology

Felix G. Fernandez, Pierre E. Falcoz, Benjamin D. Kozower, Michele Salati, Cameron D. Wright, Alessandro Brunelli

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Abstract

The European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) general thoracic surgery databases collect thoracic surgical data from Europe and North America, respectively. Their objectives are similar: to measure processes and outcomes so as to improve the quality of thoracic surgical care. Future collaboration between the two databases and their integration could generate significant new knowledge. However, important discrepancies exist in terminology and definitions between the two databases. The objective of this collaboration between the ESTS and STS is to identify important differences between databases and harmonize terminology and definitions to facilitate future endeavors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)368-376
Number of pages9
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume99
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

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