Publications by authors named "Kim Mantio"
Article Synopsis
- Surgical resection is the standard treatment for early-stage lung cancer, but factors like preoperative smoking status can greatly influence patient outcomes post-surgery.
- A study of 2,426 lung cancer patients found that 20.7% were current smokers, and those who smoked immediately before surgery faced higher rates of complications, particularly respiratory issues, and had longer hospital stays compared to ex-smokers and nonsmokers.
- The findings emphasized that current smokers had a higher 90-day mortality rate and added financial strain on healthcare systems, highlighting the importance of smoking cessation before surgery.
Background: Body mass index (BMI) has been shown to be an independent predictor of survival following lung resection surgery. This study aimed to quantify the short- to midterm impact of abnormal BMI on postoperative outcomes.
Methods: Lung resections at a single institution were examined between 2012 and 2021.