Risk factors for postoperative pneumonia after general and digestive surgery: a retrospective single-center study

ConclusionsAlthough postoperative pneumonia is associated with many clinical variables, active medical intervention for the prevention of pneumonia in patients with multiple risk factors can improve the postoperative course. In particular, perioperative nutritional care may prevent postoperative pneumonia in patients with malnutrition and a poor PS.
Source: Surgery Today - Category: Surgery Source Type: research