Pulmonary lobectomies for patients with cognitive impairment: the importance of postoperative respiratory care

Background: Patients with cognitive impairment (CI) may have an increased risk of complications after major thoracic surgery. However, little is known about this risk and the corresponding management. Methods: Clinical data of patients who underwent pulmonary lobectomy via open thoracotomy between January 2006 and December 2008 in our ins...More