Protocol for the derivation and external validation of a 30-day postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) risk prediction model for elderly patients undergoing thoracic surgery: a cohort study in southern China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) occur after up to 60% of non-cardiac thoracic surgery (NCTS), especially for multimorbid elderly patients. Nevertheless, current risk prediction models for PPCs have major limitations regarding derivation and validation, and do not account for the specific risks of NCTS patients. Well-founded and externally validated models specific to elderly NCTS patients are warranted to inform consent and treatment decisions.

Methods and analysis

We will develop, internally and externally validate a multivariable risk model to predict 30-day PPCs in elderly NCTS patients. Our cohort will be generated in three study sites in southern China with a target population of approximately 1400 between October 2021 and December 2023. Candid

SUBMITTER: Wei W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9923300 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature