Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital239 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to identify the risk factors associated with postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients aged 65 years and older who undergo major abdominal surgery. The study is designed as a retrospective observational analysis using data from patient records. Understanding these risk factors may help clinicians improve perioperative care and reduce the risk of respiratory problems after surgery in elderly patients.

This is a retrospective observational study. No follow-up was performed; all data were collected from existing patient records.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

239

Conditions

Pneumonia Postoperative Complications

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 65 years or older. * Patients who underwent major abdominal surgery at \[Institution Name\]. * Availability of complete perioperative and postoperative clinical records. * Postoperative hospital stay of at least 24 hours. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 65 years. * Patients undergoing minor or non-abdominal surgery. * Incomplete or missing perioperative or postoperative medical records. * Patients who underwent emergency surgery

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Incidence of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

The primary outcome is the occurrence of one or more postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients aged 65 years and older undergoing major abdominal surgery. PPCs include pneumonia, respiratory failure, or need for reintubation, as defined by the European Perioperative Clinical Outcome (EPCO) criteria. Data were collected retrospectively from patient records during the postoperative hospital stay.

Time frame: Within 1 day after surgery