This information can be used by clinicians and researchers to understand the natural history of the patient group to critically assess both the selection bias and effectiveness of treatments.
Volume-outcome associations exist for head and neck oncologic procedures, although this has not been fully investigated for salivary gland malignancies. Future quality of care studies in head and neck oncology should focus on processes of care, which may explain this relationship.
The incidence of thoracic aortic dissections and aneurysms increased over time but all-cause hospital and late outcomes improved. Gender differences exist. Men incur more disease but women have higher hospital mortality. Surgery was primarily referred to cardiac surgeons. Endovascular therapy was primarily referred to vascular surgeons.
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