Association between preoperative diagnosis of small airway disease and postoperative pneumonia in resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients: a retrospective cohort study
Background Esophageal cancer, specifically esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), poses a significant health challenge characterized by a poor prognosis and high mortality rates. Surgical interventions, such as minimally invasive esophagectomy, are the primary treatment approach; however, the occurrence of postoper...