Publications by authors named "Yizhou Fei"
J Thorac Dis
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Surgical diagnostic lung biopsy (DLB) is important for managing pulmonary diseases, but its safety in critically ill patients is not well established. This study aimed to see if a patient's pre-surgery condition affects complication rates post-DLB.
- Data from 285 patients showed those coming from the ICU had the highest rates of 30-day mortality and complications, with ICU patients having a significantly greater risk of negative outcomes compared to outpatients.
- The findings suggest that critically ill patients undergoing DLB are at greater risk for serious complications and death within 30 days, indicating the need for careful consideration before this procedure in such vulnerable populations.
