J Med Case Rep 2022 Jun 23;16(1):265. Epub 2022 Jun 23.
Department of Rehabilitation, Nagoya City Midori Municipal Hospital, 1-77, Shiomigaoka, Midori-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 458-0037, Japan.
Background: Pulmonary complications can be caused by intraoperative mechanical ventilation. In particular, prolonged mechanical ventilation is associated with a high mortality rate, a risk of pulmonary complications, prolonged hospitalization, and an unfavorable discharge destination. Pre- and postoperative rehabilitation are important for the resolution of pulmonary complications in acute cases. Read More