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Long-term impact of developing a postoperative pulmonary complication after lung surgery

Sebastian T. Lugg, Paula Agostini, Theofano Tikka, Amy Kerr, Kerry Adams, Ehab Bishay, Maninder Kalkat, Richard Steyn, P. Rajesh, David Thickett,

Thorax · 2016 · 202 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

Developing a PPC after thoracic surgery is common and is associated with a poorer long-term outcome.

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