| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8964942 | The American Journal of Surgery | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
Current smokers were more likely to experience serious postoperative complications within 30 days. Given the volume of elective hernia surgery performed in the US, encouraging smoking cessation prior to offering elective repair could reduce postoperative complications, reoperation, readmission, and mortality.
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Authors
John O. DeLancey, Eddie Jr., D. Brock Hewitt, Kathryn Engelhardt, Karl Y. Bilimoria, Jane L. Holl, David D. Odell, Anthony D. Yang, Jonah J. Stulberg,