The benefits of stopping smoking before surgery are all except –
Correct Answer: Less risk of malignancies associated with smoking
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Less risk of malignancies associated with smoking Post-operative health benefits associated with smoking abstinenceo Reduced risk of pulmonary complications such as respiratory failure, need for postoperative respiratory therapy or admission to intensive care.o Acute smoking has been associated with increased ST depression during anesthesiao Decreased risk of graft failure.o Decreased wound related complications such as dehiscence and infectiono Increased rate of bone healingo Reduced length of admission.o Permanent smoking cessation reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature death.
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