Prognostic factors for perioperative pulmonary events among patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery

Prognostic factors for perioperative pulmonary events among patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The significant relationship between upper abdominal surgery and early (perioperative) pulmonary events was investigated among patients with preoperative pulmonary conditions undergoing general anesthesia. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective study for which data were obtained pr...

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Main Authors: Rafael Luis Sakai, Graciela Maria Gera Abrão, José Franscisco Vasques Ayres, Pedro Thadeu Galvão Vianna, Lídia Raquel de Carvalho, Yara Marcondes Machado Castiglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
General anesthesia
Gastrointestinal surgical procedures
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Recovery room
Respiratory insufficiency
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