Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Complex Pediatric and Adult Spine Deformity: A Retrospective Review of Consecutive Patients Treated at a Single Site in West Africa.

Irene WulffHenry Ofori DuahHenry Osei TutuGerhard Ofori-AmankwahKwadwo Poku YankeyMabel Adobea OwireduHalima Bidemi YahayaHarry AkotoAudrey Oteng-YeboahOheneba Boachie-Adjeinull null

Published in: Global spine journal (2020)

The observed 6.1% incidence of pulmonary complications is comparable to reported series. Preoperative FEV1 was an independent predictor of pulmonary complications. The observed case fatality rate following pulmonary complications (17%) highlights the complexity of cases in underserved regions and the need for thorough preoperative evaluation to identify high-risk patients.

Keyphrases

pulmonary hypertension
risk factors
patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
prognostic factors