The Effect of Prognostic Nutritional Index in Postoperative Infection Following Lobectomy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

Background The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a valuable marker for evaluating the nutritional status associated with postoperative complications and the prognosis of patients with cancer. However, the role and clinical value of PNI in infection after lung cancer surgery remains unclear. This...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-04, Vol.15 (4), p.e37611-e37611
Main Authors: Hazer, Seray, Gülhan, Selim Şakir Erkmen, Solak, Necati, Yenibertiz, Derya, Akıllı, Mahmut Sami, Sayilir Guven, Ebru, Bıçakçıoğlu, Pınar
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Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Disease
Dyspnea
Females
Hemoptysis
Hospitals
Infections
Lung cancer
Lymphatic system
Lymphocytes
Malnutrition
Medical prognosis
Normal distribution
Ostomy
Pathology
Surgical techniques
Thoracic surgery
Wound healing
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Summary:Background The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a valuable marker for evaluating the nutritional status associated with postoperative complications and the prognosis of patients with cancer. However, the role and clinical value of PNI in infection after lung cancer surgery remains unclear. This study examined the association between PNI and infection after lobectomy for lung cancer, focusing on the predictive value of PNI. Methods We conducted this retrospective cohort study on 139 patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who underwent surgery between September 2013 and December 2018. Two groups were composed according to their PNI values (≥ 50 or
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.37611