Study Design
A retrospective review of medical records from ’[removed for blind
peer review]’.between 2005 and 2015 was performed. Data on FEV-1 %
predicted and number of pulmonary exacerbations were collected as
available in the patient chart. Lung function decline (FEV 1 %
predicted, in the first 2 years post-operatively) was examined.
Pulmonary exacerbation rate (ie. number of pulmonary exacerbations) was
defined by treatment with IV or oral antibiotic therapy +/- hospital
admission for pulmonary exacerbation. Total number of days hospitalized
2 years pre-operatively and 2 years post-operatively for acute
infections were identified and recorded. Lund-Mackay CT scores were
determined for all patients.