Risk factor for respiratory death after lung cancer surgery in octogenarians
Conclusion
The overall survival rate of octogenarians undergoing lung cancer surgery is acceptable. However, because octogenarians with a low body mass index have a significantly higher risk of death due to respiratory disease, surgeons and pulmonologists should take this into account when performing postoperative follow-up in these patients.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Matsuoka, K., Ueda, M., Miyamoto, Y. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research
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