Publications by authors named "Joe E Chan"

Background: Factors that predict HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)/AIDS patient postoperative mortality have remained poorly defined.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to identify factors predictive of short-term, postoperative mortality in HIV/AIDS patients. The secondary objective of this study was to develop a scoring system that would predict short-term postoperative mortality in HIV/AIDS patients.

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Background: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has gained acceptance in the treatment of adrenal tumors. We examine our initial 73 patients and highlight the change in patient selection and outcome that experience brings.

Methods: A prospective study from 2000 to 2005 enrolled 73 consecutive laparoscopic adrenalectomy patients at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospitals.

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