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.