CompletedNot Applicable

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)239 participantsStarted 2025-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to identify the risk factors associated with postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients aged 65 years and older who undergo major abdominal surgery. The study is designed as a retrospective observational analysis using data from patient records. Understanding these risk factors may help clinicians improve perioperative care and reduce the risk of respiratory problems after surgery in elderly patients.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 65 years or older. * Patients who underwent major abdominal surgery at \[Institution Name\]. * Availability of complete perioperative and postoperative clinical records. * Postoperative hospital stay of at least 24 hours. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 65 years. * Patients undergoing minor or non-abdominal surgery. * Incomplete or missing perioperative or postoperative medical records. * Patients who underwent emergency surgery

What they're measuring

Incidence of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

Timeframe: Within 1 day after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07306897

SponsorDr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-01

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