Is atelectasis related to the development of postoperative pneumonia?: a retrospective single center study

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• who: Eunji Ko from the This retrospective study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Korea University Anam Hospital (IRB No AN0507), which waived the need for informed consent, because it was retrospective and without any risk to patients. Electronic medical records were reviewed to determine the incidence of postoperative pneumonia, ICU admission rate and postoperative LOS in patients with atelectasis. All methods were carried out in accordance with current regulations and guidelines. Patients aged , years or older who underwent elective non-cardiothoracic surgery under general anesthesia at Korea University Anam Hospital between October, and August . . .
  

   

  

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