Effects of beta-blocker therapy on mortality after elective colon cancer surgery: a Swedish nationwide cohort study

Objective Colon cancer surgery remains associated with substantial postoperative morbidity and mortality despite advances in surgical techniques and care. The trauma of surgery triggers adrenergic hyperactivation which drives adverse stress responses. We hypothesised that outcome benefits are gained...

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Main Authors: Yang Cao, Rebecka Ahl, Peter Matthiessen, Gabriel Sjölin, Göran Wallin, Olle Ljungqvist, Shahin Mohseni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-07-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/7/e036164.full
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