A brief analysis of the three most common complications of lung cancer

In clinical practice, if lung cancer is not treated in time, a series of lung cancer complications will occur, which will cause more serious harm to the patient's body. What are the common complications of lung cancer ? The following is a brief introduction to the common complications of lung cancer.

Common complications of lung cancer include:

1. Complications of the cardiovascular system: It is one of the most common complications of lung cancer. Elderly and frail, traction and stimulation of the mediastinum and hilum during surgery, hypokalemia, hypoxia and massive bleeding are often the causes. Common complications of the cardiovascular system include: postoperative hypotension, arrhythmia, pericardial tamponade, heart failure, etc.

2. Respiratory complications: Sputum retention, atelectasis, pneumonia, respiratory insufficiency, etc. are common complications of lung cancer. The incidence is higher in the elderly and weak, and those with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

3. Postoperative hemothorax, empyema and bronchopleural fistula: The incidence is very low. Postoperative hemothorax is a serious complication of lung cancer and requires emergency treatment. If necessary, another thoracotomy should be performed in time to stop the bleeding.

The above is an introduction to common complications of lung cancer. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. Once you have lung cancer, you must go to a regular large hospital for treatment immediately to avoid complications of lung cancer and serious consequences.