Abstract

MARTOS BENITEZ, Frank Daniel; GUZMAN BREFF, Bertha Inés; BETANCOURT PLAZA, Iliovanys  and  GONZALEZ MARTINEZ, Iraida. Postoperative complications in thoracic and abdominal surgery: definitions, epidemiology and severity. Rev Cubana Cir [online]. 2016, vol.55, n.1, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-2945.

Postoperative complications in patients undergoing thoracic or abdominal major surgery are frequent events associated with a poor evolution. The aim of this paper is to clarify the definitions, epidemiological characteristics and classifications postoperative complications severity in most thoracic and abdominal surgery. A literature review on postoperative complications in most thoracic and abdominal surgery was carried out. Definitions are stated regarding postoperative complications. Reports are discussed concerning the incidence and mortality of the most important complications. Finally, the main tools for postoperative complications severity classification are discussed. Postoperative complications are frequent events that increase complications and mortality. Risk stratification tools should be applied, their appearance and severity should be closely monitored, as well as to act quickly and timely for a solution.

Keywords : postoperative complications; major surgery; thoracic surgery; abdominal surgery.

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