Charlson comorbidity index as a predictor of short-term outcomes after pulmonary resection

Background The objective of this retrospective study is to evaluate the impact of the CCI on short-term outcomes in pulmonary resection. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 1,309 patients who underwent pulmonary surgery consecutively in our hospital. Results All patients were divided into complication group and non-complication group. CCI (P=0.012), blood loss (P=0.015) and type of surgery (P 3 group (P 3 was associated with a poor short-term outcome. For patients with CCI >3, it was suggested that the experienced surgical team should perform pulmonary resection in the shortest time and preserving the lung function as much as possible.