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ArticleCancer management and research2021

Chronic Progression of Lung Cancer Recurrence After Surgery: Warning Role of Postoperative Pneumonia.

Dong-Qi Lin, Jin-Guo Zhu, Xiao-Hua Xu, Ke Xiao, Xu-Qing Wen, Qi-Fa Zheng, Yu-Hua Zhou, Xin-Ying Cai

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Article in Cancer management and research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Dong-Qi LinDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Jin-Guo ZhuDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Xiao-Hua XuDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Ke XiaoDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Xu-Qing WenDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Qi-Fa ZhengDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Yu-Hua ZhouNursing Department, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Xin-Ying CaiClinical Research Center, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Shantou University · CNSecond Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College · CNShantou Central Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe association between the process of postoperative pneumonia and lung cancer recurrence remains elusive in lung cancer surgery. Herein, the association between postoperative pneumonia and lung cancer recurrence was investigated, emphasizing the warning role of postoperative specific pneumonia in primary lung cancer resection patients.

methodsThe occurrence of postoperative pneumonia was assessed in 4-6 months (PPFS), 7-12 months (PPST), and lung cancer recurrence within 1 year (LRO) in 332 patients. The primary outcome was the development of PPST and LRO according to PPFS occurrence. The relevant risk factors of PPFS, PPST, and LRO were identified through multivariable regression analysis.

resultsDuring follow-up, 151 (45.48%) participants experienced PPFS. Irrespective of the existing postoperative pneumonia in 1-3 months (PPOT), PPFS significantly increased the risk of PPST (P < 0.01) and LRO (P < 0.01), and persistent PPST further increased the risk of LRO (P < 0.001). The generalized estimating equation identified chemotherapy as an independent risk factor for PPFS and PPST.

conclusionPPFS was associated with the increased risk of PPST and LRO. Postoperative pulmonary inflammation assessed 4 months post-surgery also significantly influenced LRO development, indicating a need for close follow-up of lung inflammatory conditions to improve patient outcomes.

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