| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874845 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The frequency of malnutrition detected by biological markers was dramatically high. Malnutrition, as well as recent active smoking and extended resection, is a predictive factor for infectious complications and mortality after pneumonectomy. Nutritional assessment with appropriate markers should be considered before pneumonectomy.
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Authors
Patrick MD, Pascal MD, Florence MD, Joao Carlos MD, PhD, Pierre MD, PhD, Bertrand MD, PhD, Francoise MD, PhD, Marc MD, PhD,