May 9, 2026 · BMC women's health · DOI: 10.1186/s12905-026-04514-y

Association of obstructive sleep apnea with postoperative outcomes after breast reconstruction

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The authors aimed to investigate the impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing breast reconstruction. Their study found that OSA is associated with increased odds of respiratory failure, heart failure, and thrombocytopenia, as well as longer hospital stays and higher inpatient costs compared to patients without OSA. These results underscore the importance of routine preoperative screening for OSA and enhanced perioperative management for affected patients.

Yinping Li, Haoxi Feng, Libing He, Wenhua Yang, Hao Xie, Rujie Mo

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