STUDY DESIGN A retrospective review of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the impact of current smoking or prior smoking cessation on 30-day morbidity risk following lumbar spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Prior studies have reported conflicting data regarding the impact of smoking on morbidity risk, and few studies have investigated smok...

abstract background: the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (tram) flap remains the gold standard for postmastectomy reconstruction either immediate or delayed. however, transfer of tram flap can be associated with donor site morbidities and complications in flap. a successful reconstruction consists of careful patient selection, surgical technique and meticulous preoperative planning...

We carried out a retrospective cohort study of 3309 patients undergoing primary total hip replacement to examine the impact of tobacco use and body mass index on the length of stay in hospital and the risk of short term post-operative complications. Heavy tobacco use was associated with an increased risk of systemic post-operative complications (p = 0.004). Previous and current smokers had a 43...

Smoking cessation intervention is a cost effective method of preserving life and reducing ill health and is believed to be the most effective lifestyle change after a myocardial event. The pre-operative period is particularly useful time to implement smoking cessation advice and to offer help. Smokers undergoing surgery have an increased risk of both intra and post-operative complications. Near...

conclusions it can be concluded that smoking and alcohol consumption may be related to poor hrqol in physical education and sports students despite the fact that they regularly engage in sports programs that could positively affect their hrqol. background health-related quality of life (hrqol) is an important determinant in a person’s life. objectives in this study aimed at physical education s...