Association of preoperative smoking with the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications: A post hoc analysis of an observational study in 29 countries
IntroductionWhile smoking has been consistently identified as a significant contributor to postoperative complications, the existing literature on its association with postoperative pulmonary complications remains conflicting.AimWe examined the association of preoperative smoking with the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs).MethodsPost hoc analysis of an observational study
