Outcomes assessment in surgery traditionally has included data regarding peri-operative mortality and morbidity, as well as long-term survival and recurrence in surgical oncology. However, quality of life （QOL） is a...Outcomes assessment in surgery traditionally has included data regarding peri-operative mortality and morbidity, as well as long-term survival and recurrence in surgical oncology. However, quality of life （QOL） is another important patient-related outcome measure. QOL data can be used to tailor treatment and improve clinical outcomes by detecting physical or psychological problems in patients that otherwise might be overlooked, but which have profound implications for the effective delivery of care. We review several well-validated QOL instruments developed specifically for use in patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, including esophageal, pancreatic and colorectal cancers, and conclude that QOL assessment routinely should be included in clinical trials of novel treatments.展开更多
The Editor welcomes submissions for possible publication in the Letters to the Editor section that consist of commentary on an article published in the Journal or other relevant issues. Letters commenting on an articl...The Editor welcomes submissions for possible publication in the Letters to the Editor section that consist of commentary on an article published in the Journal or other relevant issues. Letters commenting on an article published in the Journal will be considered if they are received within 6 weeks of the time the article was published. Authors of the article being commented on will be given an opportunity to offer a timely response to the letter. Authors of letters will be notified that the letter has been received. Unpublished letters cannot be returned.展开更多
We are pleased to announce the launching of the World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology （WJO） as a new mem-ber of the World Series journal family. The WJO is a peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to pub-lishin...We are pleased to announce the launching of the World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology （WJO） as a new mem-ber of the World Series journal family. The WJO is a peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to pub-lishing original research articles, review articles, clinical studies, and case reports in all areas of otorhinolaryn-gology. Please consider submitting your research fnd-ings in otorhinolaryngology to the WJO.展开更多
文摘Outcomes assessment in surgery traditionally has included data regarding peri-operative mortality and morbidity, as well as long-term survival and recurrence in surgical oncology. However, quality of life （QOL） is another important patient-related outcome measure. QOL data can be used to tailor treatment and improve clinical outcomes by detecting physical or psychological problems in patients that otherwise might be overlooked, but which have profound implications for the effective delivery of care. We review several well-validated QOL instruments developed specifically for use in patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, including esophageal, pancreatic and colorectal cancers, and conclude that QOL assessment routinely should be included in clinical trials of novel treatments.
文摘The Editor welcomes submissions for possible publication in the Letters to the Editor section that consist of commentary on an article published in the Journal or other relevant issues. Letters commenting on an article published in the Journal will be considered if they are received within 6 weeks of the time the article was published. Authors of the article being commented on will be given an opportunity to offer a timely response to the letter. Authors of letters will be notified that the letter has been received. Unpublished letters cannot be returned.
文摘We are pleased to announce the launching of the World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology （WJO） as a new mem-ber of the World Series journal family. The WJO is a peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to pub-lishing original research articles, review articles, clinical studies, and case reports in all areas of otorhinolaryn-gology. Please consider submitting your research fnd-ings in otorhinolaryngology to the WJO.
