Impact of Bronchiectasis on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications after Extra-Pulmonary Surgery in Patients with Airflow Limitation
- Author:
Bumhee YANG
1
;
Hayoung CHOI
;
Sung Jun CHUNG
;
Beomsu SHIN
;
Hyun LEE
;
Hye Yun PARK
Author Information
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science 2020;35(13):e80-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The impact of bronchiectasis on the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) after extra-pulmonary surgery in patients with airflow limitation is not well elucidated. A retrospective analysis of 437 patients with airflow limitations, including 62 patients with bronchiectasis, was conducted. The analysis revealed that bronchiectasis was associated with increased PPC (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.73; P = 0.001), which was especially significant in patients who did not use bronchodilators (aOR, 3.24; P = 0.002). Our study indicates that bronchiectasis is associated with an increased risk of PPC following extra-pulmonary surgery in patients with airflow limitation, and bronchodilators may prevent PPC in these patients.
