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Grant Borne1, Mark Knackstedt1,2, Isabella Fabian1
1Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, LSU Health Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
Head & Neck
|April 12, 2025
Summary
Postoperative pneumonia (PPNA) affects 2.8% of head and neck cancer patients, increasing hospital stays and costs. Anemia and COPD are key risk factors, necessitating targeted interventions to reduce PPNA rates.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The incidence and impact of postoperative pneumonia (PPNA) in patients undergoing major head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery are not well-established.
- PPNA is a significant concern following major surgical procedures, potentially affecting patient outcomes and healthcare resource utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of PPNA in patients undergoing major HNC surgery.
- To identify risk factors associated with PPNA in this patient population.
- To evaluate the impact of PPNA on hospital length of stay and charges.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a large inpatient database (Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 2017-2019) including over 10,000 patients who underwent major HNC surgery.
- Utilized ICD-10 codes to identify cases of PPNA.
- Employed regression models to assess the association between comorbidities and PPNA, and the impact of PPNA on hospital outcomes.
Main Results:
- PPNA occurred in 2.8% of patients undergoing major HNC surgery.
- PPNA was associated with significantly longer hospitalizations (median 15 days vs. 6 days) and greater hospital charges (median $241,308 vs. $104,697).
- Anemia (OR: 3.3) and COPD (OR: 2.0) were identified as the strongest predisposing factors for PPNA, with hypertension and dementia also showing significant associations.
Conclusions:
- Anemia and COPD are the most significant contributing factors to PPNA in HNC patients.
- PPNA is a strong predictor of increased length of stay and hospital costs in patients undergoing major HNC surgery.
- Surgical care pathways should focus on reducing PPNA rates to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare expenditures.
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