Postoperative pulmonary complications following thoracic surgery: are there any modifiable risk factors?

P Agostini, H Cieslik, S Rathinam, E Bishay, M S Kalkat, P B Rajesh, R S Steyn, S Singh, B Naidu

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Abstract

Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) are the most frequently observed complications following lung resection, of which pneumonia and atelectasis are the most common. PPCs have a significant clinical and economic impact associated with increased observed number of deaths, morbidity, length of stay and associated cost. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence and impact of PPCs and to identify potentially modifiable independent risk factors.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)815-8
Number of pages4
JournalThorax
Volume65
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2010

Keywords

  • Aged
  • Body Mass Index
  • Female
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prospective Studies
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
  • Risk Factors
  • Smoking
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures

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