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Preoperative pulmonary evaluation to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications
Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) arise from a complex interplay of patient, surgical, and anesthesia-related factors. Despite their...
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Intraoperative mechanical power and postoperative pulmonary complications in low-risk surgical patients: a prospective observational cohort study
BackgroundInadequate intraoperative mechanical ventilation (MV) can lead to ventilator-induced lung injury and increased risk for postoperative...
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Chest ultrasound to detect postoperative pulmonary complications after thoracic surgery: a comparative study
BackgroundPatients who underwent thoracic surgery procedures were usually subjected to daily chest X-rays until discharge, exposing patients to...
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Preoperative neutrophil–to–lymphocyte ratio after chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma associates with postoperative pulmonary complications following radical esophagectomy
ObjectivesEsophagectomy after chemoradiotherapy is associated with an increased risk of surgical complications. The significance of preoperative...
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Nomogram for predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in spinal tumor patients
ObjectivesAlthough several independent risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after spinal tumor surgery have been studied, a...
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Incidence and risk factors of postoperative pulmonary complications following total hip arthroplasty revision: a retrospective Nationwide Inpatient Sample database study
BackgroundPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are among the most severe complications following total hip arthroplasty revision (THAR),...
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Diaphragmatic dysfunction is associated with postoperative pulmonary complications and phrenic nerve paresis in patients undergoing thoracic surgery
PurposeWe aimed to quantify perioperative changes in diaphragmatic function and phrenic nerve conduction in patients undergoing routine thoracic...
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Incidental finding of elevated pulmonary arterial pressures during liver transplantation and postoperative pulmonary complications
BackgroundIn patients with end stage liver disease (ESLD) scheduled for liver transplantation (LT), an intraoperative incidental finding of elevated...
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Effect of incremental PEEP titration on postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy: a randomized controlled trial
Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) has a significant negative impact and are associated with increased length of hospital stay and cost of...
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The impact of goal-directed fluid therapy on postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundPulmonary complications after thoracic surgery are common and associated with significant morbidity and high cost of care. Goal-directed...
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No difference in the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications between abdominal laparoscopy and laparotomy for minimally invasive thoracoscopic esophagectomy: a retrospective cohort study using a nationwide Japanese database
IntroductionThere remains a lack of evidence regarding the optimal abdominal approach, including laparoscopy, hand-assisted, and open laparotomy for...
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Exploring phenotype-based ventilator parameter optimization to mitigate postoperative pulmonary complications: a retrospective observational cohort study
PurposeTo identify tidal volume (V T ) and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) associated with the lowest incidence and severity of postoperative...
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Effectiveness of oncology nurse navigator on the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in gastric cancer patients undergoing radical gastrectomy
BackgroundManagement of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) can be challenging in gastric cancer patients undergoing radical gastrectomy and...
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Efficacy of preoperative single-dose dexamethasone in preventing postoperative pulmonary complications following minimally invasive esophagectomy: a retrospective propensity score-matched study
BackgroundThe study was performed to investigate the efficacy and safety of preoperative dexamethasone (DXM) in preventing postoperative pulmonary...
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Effect of high body mass index on postoperative pulmonary complications: a retrospective study
BackgroundPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are associated with perioperative mortality and morbidity. Obesity physiologically affects...
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Risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications in elderly patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy under general anesthesia: a retrospective study
BackgroundThe objective of this study is to identify and evaluate the risk factors associated with the development of postoperative pulmonary...
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Postoperative awake prone position in geriatric patients with hip fractures: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of postoperative prone position in reducing pulmonary complications and improving oxygenation
IntroductionPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are prevalent in geriatric patients with hip fractures. Low oxygen level is one of the most...
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Neutrophil extracellular traps predict postoperative pulmonary complications in paediatric patients undergoing parental liver transplantation
BackgroundParental liver transplantation (PLT) improves long-term survival rates in paediatric hepatic failure patients; however, the mechanism of...
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Effect of flow-optimized pressure control ventilation-volume guaranteed (PCV-VG) on postoperative pulmonary complications: a consort study
BackgroundPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after one-lung ventilation (OLV) significantly impact patient prognosis and quality of life.
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Detection of residual pulmonary alterations with lung ultrasound and effects on postoperative pulmonary complications for patients with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection undergoing surgeries
BackgroundFor patients with a clinical course of active SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infection, there may be a higher...
