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This investigation found that patients with NSCLC realize improved quality and timeliness of care when that care is coordinated through an MDC. The use of an MDC was also associated with a significant reduction in cost. These differences persisted across a geographically diverse set of hospitals, providers, and patients. Prospective MDCs should be considered integral and compulsory for patients with NSCLC.

Esophageal stent placement for the treatment of an acute esophageal perforation seems to be as effective as surgical repair when compared between propensity-matched patients. However, stent placement resulted in a shorter length of stay, lower rates of morbidity, and lower costs when compared with traditional surgical repair.

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