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Post‐Gastrointestinal Surgery Pulmonary Outcomes: A Comparative Analysis of Infection Types and Surgical Approaches

Talluri Suresh Babu, Kamisetty Kishore Kumar, Prashanth Kumar Patnaik and V. Venkateshwar Reddy
Page: 45-49 | Received 20 Aug 2024, Published online: 15 Nov 2024

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Abstract

Patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery are at greater risk of suffering from pulmonary problems, which can have a significant adverse impact on their ability to recover. Both the type of surgical method (elective versus emergency treatments) as well as the kind of post‐operative infection affects the outcomes. Understanding these aspects is essential in employing the best treatment methods. In this observational and retrospective study, data of 280 individuals who experienced pulmonary problems after gastrointestinal surgery was collected. Details on patient demographics, microbiological culture results and type of surgeries were gathered through medical records. The role of these factors in the recovery was evaluated. Out of 280 patients, 64 (22.9%) patients developed pulmonary complications, whereas 216 (77.1%) did not experience such complications. Gram‐positive infections accounted for 35.2% of cases, Gram‐negative infections for 46.0% and polymicrobial infections for 18.8% among these patients. The recovery period for patients with single‐pathogen infections is 9.1 days, 11.7 days for those with polymicrobial infections involving two pathogens and 13.5 days for those with three or more pathogens. Compared to elective procedures (37.5%), emergency surgeries were linked to a greater prevalence of pulmonary complications (62.5%). Post‐operative pulmonary problems were more common in patients with a history of pulmonary disease(65.6%) than in those without previous lung disease (34.4%). According to the study, those who underwent gastrointestinal surgeries are more susceptible to experiencing pulmonary complications, especially because of emergency surgical procedures and polymicrobial infections. These issues are also more likely to occur in patients who have previous histories of pulmonary diseases. Improving postoperative care and enhancing patient outcomes require an understanding of these risk factors.

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Talluri Suresh Babu, Kamisetty Kishore Kumar, Prashanth Kumar Patnaik and V. Venkateshwar Reddy. Post‐Gastrointestinal Surgery Pulmonary Outcomes: A Comparative Analysis of Infection Types and Surgical Approaches.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.45.49
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