BACKGROUND Severe pulmonary complications occur frequently following transthoracic
oesophagectomy. An exaggerated immunological response is probably a main driving …

Background This updated systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy
and safety of perioperative corticosteroid administration versus placebo for esophageal …

Corticosteroids have been empirically administered to reduce the rate of acute respiratory
distress syndrome (ARDS) after esophagectomy. However, their efficacy remains …

Perioperative corticosteroid administration is a controversial therapy for improving the short‑
term prognosis following surgery. The objective of the current meta‑analysis was to evaluate …

OBJECTIVES Respiratory failure from acute lung injury (ALI), acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS) and pneumonia are the major cause of morbidity and mortality following …

Objective: To assess the effect of preoperative prophylactic corticosteroid use on short-term
outcomes after oncologic esophagectomy. Background: Previous studies have shown that …

Background Eight clinical trials involving the administration of preoperative iv
methylprednisolone have been undertaken in order to decrease the considerable …

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Preoperative glucocorticoid administration has been proposed
for reducing postoperative morbidity. This is not widely used before esophageal resection …

Summary Background Data There is as yet no consensus on the beneficial effects of
steroids in alleviating surgical stress. Methods A total of 66 patients undergoing surgery for …

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an independent risk factor of
postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). It is unknown whether a perioperative …