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Numbers (percentages) of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) reporting individual postoperative pulmonary complication subtypes as discrete outcomes
| Type of postoperative pulmonary complication | Reported as discrete outcome in RCTs (n=112) |
|---|---|
| Respiratory infection | 79 (71) |
| Respiratory failure | 35 (31) |
| Pleural effusion | 7 (6) |
| Atelectasis | 37 (33) |
| Pneumothorax | 7 (6) |
