Influence of Insurance Status on Survival of Surgically Treated Esophageal Cancer Patients

Background/Aims: Socioecomomic factor is an important determinant of access to healthcare and is one of the potential causes of disparities in esophageal cancer care outcomes. The aim of the study was to clarify the association between National health Insurance status (health insurance vs. medicare)...

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Main Authors: Yoohwa Hwang, Se-Jin Oh, Jae-Sung Choi, Ji Won Kim, Jeong Sang Lee, Hyun Jong Moon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2018-07-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2018.72.1.15