RT Journal
A1 Torpy JM, Lynm C, Glass RM
T1 LUng complications after surgery
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2009
FD October 14
VO 302
IS 14
SP 1610
OP 1610
DO 10.1001/jama.302.14.1610
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.302.14.1610
AB 
Risks associated with surgical procedures include pulmonary  (lung) complications. These lung complications can be severe, and, in some cases, even fatal. Certain surgical procedures are more likely to be associated with lung complications, including operations on the lungs, the heart, and the upper abdomen. The October 14, 2009, issue of JAMA is a theme issue devoted to surgical care and includes an article about pulmonary complications after surgery.