Pneumonia, Postoperative Complications
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
This is a retrospective observational study. No follow-up was performed; all data were collected from existing patient records.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications | Within 1 day after surgery | 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. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed