Perioperative Risk Factors for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Xiaoxi Li,
Ling Yu,
Miao Fu
et al.
Abstract:Background
Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are the most prevalent complication after esophagectomy and are associated with a worse prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the perioperative risk factors for PPCs after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE).
Methods
Seven hundred and sixty-seven consecutive patients who underwent McKeown MIE via thoracoscopy and laparoscopy were retrospectively studied. Patient characteristics, perioperative data, and post… Show more
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