Risk-adjusted discrete increases in length of stay by complication following anatomic lung resection: an analysis of 32 133 cases across the USA.

Christina M StuartMichael R BronsertAdam R DyasNicole M MottGarrett L HealyTochi AniokeWilliam G HendersonSimran K RandhawaElizabeth A DavidJohn D MitchellRobert A Meguid

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2024)

All 18 postoperative complications studied following anatomic lung resection were associated with significant risk-adjusted increases in length of stay, ranging from an increase of 17.4 days with prolonged ventilation to 2.6 days following the need for transfusion.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
acute kidney injury
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation