Effect of smoking and smoking cessation intervention on postoperative complications of orthopedic and hand surgery: A single-center interventional study
Open Access
- 9 January 2026
- journal article
- Published by European Publishing in Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
- Vol. 12 (January) , 1-11
Abstract
Introduction: Smoking impairs the outcome of surgery for many reasons. This study aimed to determine the effect of smoking, smoking cessation intervention, and other factors on the incidence of postoperative complications after elective orthopedic and hand surgery directed at bone or cartilage...Keywords
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