Effect of smoking cessation intervention on results of acute fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial
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Tobacco smoking is a major health and economic concern and is also known to have a significant negative effect on surgical outcomes. The benefits of a smoking cessation intervention prior to elective orthopaedic surgery have been evaluated previously. Our aim was to assess whether a smoking cessation program, initiated during the acute hospitalization period and carried out for six weeks, could reduce the number of complications following emergency surgical treatment of fractures.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: American Volume |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 1335-42 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISSN | 0021-9355 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2010 |
ID: 34162497