Why the study?
Do pre-existing atrial fibrillation and COPD increase the risk of high grade post-operative complications in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery?
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.
May inform preoperative risk stratification in colorectal cancer surgery; hypothesis-generating for targeted interventions pending validation.
Pre-existing atrial fibrillation and COPD are independent risk factors for high grade complications. Targeted perioperative management is necessary to optimise outcomes.
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