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Orthopedic Surgery Complication Risk Associated with Smoking Cessation and Use of Nicotine Replacement Therapies: A Systematic Review

Mackey KM, Beech EH, Young S, Parr NJ. Orthopedic Surgery Complication Risk Associated with Smoking Cessation and Use of Nicotine Replacement Therapies: A Systematic Review. VA Evidence-based Synthesis Program Reports. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (US); 2023 Jun 1.



Abstract:

The VA Evidence Synthesis Program (ESP) Coordinating Center is responding to a request from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Surgery Office for a review of smoking cessation interventions and use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) prior to elective orthopedic surgery and their effects on complication risks. Findings from this review will be used to inform clinical guidance.




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