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  • Title: [Risk factors, postoperative mortality and morbidity in pulmonary surgery].
    Author: Dubois P, Lejeune D, Schoevaerdts JC, Installé E, Joucken K, Ponlot R.
    Journal: Acta Chir Belg; 1983; 83(6):381-90. PubMed ID: 6659813.
    Abstract:
    In this retrospective study, the influence of preoperative risk factors on mortality and morbidity after pulmonary surgery is analysed. Sixty-five consecutive pulmonary resections are studied and compared with data from the literature. Age and lung function abnormalities are well known risk factors but a severe selection minimizes their negative effects: a good cardio-circulatory condition and the prediction of an acceptable postoperative lung function allows a mortality reduction down to 5% and minimizes the frequency of postoperative respiratory insufficiency. The importance of a good preoperative training of the patient and of the early detection and immediate treatment of any postoperative complication are stressed.
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