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Risk factors of post-operative pneumonia in elderly patients with gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study.

Haruhiko ChoKazuhito TsuchidaKenichi IwasakiYukio Maezawa
Published in: Japanese journal of clinical oncology (2021)
We identified a poor performance status and cardia-non-preserving gastrectomy, which are likely to lead to oesophageal reflux, as risk factors for post-operative pneumonia in elderly patients with gastric cancer. These results warrant further prospective studies to evaluate their utility for reducing the rate of post-operative pneumonia in elderly patients through cardia-preserving gastrectomy or anti-reflux reconstruction.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • respiratory failure
  • community acquired pneumonia
  • middle aged