Do pre-existing atrial fibrillation and COPD increase the risk of high grade post-operative complications in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery?
Pre-existing atrial fibrillation and COPD independently increase the risk of high-grade complications following colorectal cancer surgery, highlighting the need for targeted perioperative management.
Pre-existing atrial fibrillation and COPD are independent risk factors for high grade complications. Targeted perioperative management is necessary to optimise outcomes.
Flynn et al. (Wed,) studied this question.