Pulmonary complications after coronary revascularization.
Pulmonary complications are common after coronary artery bypass grafting. Identifying those individuals with increased risk of respiratory complications allows for appropriate preoperative intervention. The most commonly seen pulmonary complications include pleural effusion, hemothorax, atelectasis, pulmonary edema, diaphragmatic dysfunction, and pneumonia. Clinical features and appropriate management of these common problems are discussed.
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. schullerd@msnotes.wustl.edu
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D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008875:Middle Aged; D015425:Myocardial Reperfusion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors