Why the study?
Does the presence of COPD increase the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer?
Population
358 consecutive patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, with or without chronic obstructive…
Comparison
Presence of COPD vs Absence of COPD
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
postoperative period
Authors
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COPD was associated with higher postoperative pulmonary complications after esophagectomy; supports preoperative risk assessment but leaves causal confirmation open.
Does the presence of COPD increase the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer?
The presence and severity of COPD are critical predictors for postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.
Wenjie Jiao (2006) studied this question.
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