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[Complications following thoracic surgery (author's transl)]
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1980
Summary
A decade of thoracic surgery at the University of Giessen treated 2,670 patients, with 1,185 undergoing operations. Surgical outcomes showed 16% complications and 8% mortality, varying by procedure and patient condition.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
- Patient Demographics
Context:
- Review of thoracic surgery cases from 1968-1977 at the University of Giessen.
- Analysis of 2,670 patients with thoracic injury or disease.
- Focus on surgical interventions and their associated outcomes.
Purpose:
- To analyze the outcomes of thoracic surgical procedures over a 10-year period.
- To identify the frequency and severity of postoperative complications.
- To determine factors influencing complication rates, such as surgical type and underlying disease.
Summary:
- 1,185 out of 2,670 patients underwent surgery, including lung resections, thoracotomies, and operations on the diaphragm and thoracic wall.
- Postoperative complications occurred in 16% of patients, with an overall mortality rate of 8%.
- Complication rates and severity were directly related to the type of surgery performed and the patient's pre-existing condition.
Impact:
- Provides valuable data on the historical performance of thoracic surgery.
- Highlights the importance of considering surgical approach and patient health in managing thoracic conditions.
- Informs future strategies for optimizing patient care and reducing risks in thoracic surgery.