title: Postlobectomy Early Complications.
abstract: Immediate postoperative complications are common after lobectomy. The most effective management of postoperative crises is prevention, which starts with preoperative preparation and patient screening. There are many factors that can be controlled and improved by the patient. Equally important is patient selection, which is influenced by pulmonary function tests, cardiopulmonary reserve, and preexisting comorbidities. After the operation, the care team can also greatly improve outcomes with aggressive cardiopulmonary therapies, ambulation, vigilant monitoring, and frequent assessments of the patient. Prevention strategies can minimize risks; however, when they occur, a proactive approach may minimize the long-term sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1313 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ziarnik
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville Campus, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 609 Oxford House, 1313 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Electronic address: eric.grogan@vanderbilt.edu.
authors.forename: Eric L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Grogan
mesh_terms: D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D061224:Laryngeal Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011184:Postoperative Period
keywords: Air leak; Atrial fibrillation; Chylothorax; Hemorrhage; Nerve injury; Pneumonia/mucous plugging; Right middle lobe torsion