Determination of the optimal surgical procedure by identifying risk factors for pneumonia after transthoracic esophagectomy

ConclusionsA low FEV1.0 and an open thoracotomy are risk factors for POP. Therefore, patients with low FEV1.0 should be managed carefully and video-assisted thoracic surgery should be considered.
Source: Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research