Key result
Cardiothoracic surgery is associated with major postoperative medical complications affecting the pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and neurologic systems, requiring careful preoperative assessment.
Why the study?
What are the risk factors, pathophysiology, and management strategies for major postoperative medical complications in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery?
What are the risk factors, pathophysiology, and management strategies for major postoperative medical complications in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery?
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment and management of major organ system complications following cardiothoracic surgery.
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Supports preoperative assessment in cardiothoracic surgery; leaves open optimal prevention strategies pending prospective trials.
Gutiérrez et al. (2006) conducted a review in Cardiothoracic surgery. Cardiothoracic surgery is associated with major postoperative medical complications affecting the pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and neurologic systems, requiring careful preoperative assessment.
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