The effect of smoking status on inguinal hernia repair outcomes: An ACHQC analysis.

Celeste G YerginDelaney D DingSharon PhillipsThomas E ReadMazen R Al-Mansour

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

Smoking status is not associated with short-term adverse outcomes following inguinal hernia repair. Mandating smoking cessation does not appear necessary to prevent short-term adverse outcomes.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
replacement therapy
emergency department
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
adverse drug
electronic health record