Postoperative Aspiration Pneumonia Among Adults Using GLP-1 Receptor Agonists.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have been increasingly prescribed for weight management in recent years. However, little is known about whether preoperative GLP-1 RA use is associated with a greater risk of complications after surgery.

Objective

To investigate whether preoperative GLP-1 RA use is associated with postoperative aspiration pneumonia among patients undergoing common surgical procedures.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study, conducted using MarketScan commercial claims databases, included patients who underwent 1 of 14 common surgical procedures from April 1, 2020, to September 30, 2022. Individuals who were younger than 18 years, underwent multiple surgical procedures, or had a preoperative his

SUBMITTER: Chen YH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880946 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature