Is atelectasis related to the development of postoperative pneumonia? a retrospective single center study

Ko, Eunji; Yeon Yoo, Kyung; Hak Lim, Choon; Jun, Seungwoo; Lee, Kaehong; Hee Kim, Yun

doi:10.1186/s12871-023-02020-4

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Is atelectasis related to the development of postoperative pneumonia? a retrospective single center study

Published in BMC Anesthesiology • Mar 11, 2023

Authors:

Eunji Ko

Kyung Yeon Yoo

Choon Hak Lim

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Atelectasis may play a substantial role in the development of pneumonia. However, pneumonia has never been evaluated as an outcome of atelectasis in surgical patients. We aimed to determine whether atelectasis is related to an increased risk of postoperative pneumonia, intensive care uni...

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Anesthesiology

Medicine

Atelectasis

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