Intensive Pulmonary Care After Liver Surgery: A Retrospective Survey From a Single Center

TOPALOĞLU S., INCI I., ÇALIK A., ARAS O., ÖZTUNA F., AK H., ...More

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.45, no.3, pp.986-992, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.02.082
  • Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.986-992
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Prevention from postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) has been an important topic. The aims of this study were to determine the risk factors for PPC after liver surgery and to analyze the efficacy of postoperative pulmonary care on PPC prevention.