The pathological oral cavity as a preventable source of postoperative pneumonia in thoracic surgery: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pneumonia after thoracic surgery considerably contributes to perioperative morbidity and mortality. So far, the forced expiratory volume in one second and diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon dioxide are the most common validated prognosticators to estimate individual risk. Beyond functional parameters, modifiable risk factors for respiratory complications like pneumonia are poorly investigated in a prospective way. Thus, we aimed to assess the impact of oral health status in patients undergoing thoracic surgery and its correlation to perioperative outcomes.

Methods

A prospective observational study included adult patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery from October 2, 2018 to April 29, 2020. The day before surgery, patients were examined by a dentist.

SUBMITTER: Ploenes T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9096288 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature