The Impact of COVID-19 Infection Prior to Lung Resection on Postoperative Complications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We hypothesize that previous COVID-19 infection could be associated with postoperative complications (POCs) and outcomes of thoracic surgery for lung cancer. It is unknown whether the respiratory damage caused by COVID-19 infection is permanent. In addition, there is a lack of studies investigating POCs and prior COVID-19 infection in thoracic surgery.

Methods

A retrospective study was performed on patients who underwent resections for lung cancer between May 2020 and July 2022. Variables relevant to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database were collected, as well as COVID-19 status. The primary outcome was postoperative complications.

Results

A total of 361 patients underwent a resection for lung cancer. Patients with a prior COVID-19 infection (n = 21) h

SUBMITTER: Yu AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910832 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature