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Key findings
• For patients with postoperative acute lung injury (ALI), short-course corticosteroid treatment was associated with lower rates of surgical site complications, additional intensive care unit admissions, and in-hospital mortality.
What is known and what is new?
• Data on the optimal duration of corticosteroid treatment in patients with ALI following lung resection surgery is limited
• This study demonstrates the beneficial effects of a short-course corticosteroid regimen compared to a long-course regimen in patients with postoperative ALI.
What is the implication, and what should change now?
• In patients with postoperative ALI, efforts should be made to reduce the total duration of corticosteroid treatment by carefully weighing the benefits and adverse effects of this therapy.
Publication: Zo S, Lee J, Jeon YJ, Kim HK, Jeon K. Impact of the duration of corticosteroid treatment for postoperative acute lung injury following lung cancer surgery. J Thorac Dis 2025;17(1):220-230. doi: 10.21037/jtd-24-1295
Journal
Journal of Thoracic Disease
Method of Research
Observational study
Subject of Research
People
Article Title
Impact of the duration of corticosteroid treatment for postoperative acute lung injury following lung cancer surgery
Article Publication Date
22-Jan-2025
COI Statement
All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jtd-24-1295/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.