COVID-19 Infection and Thoracic Anesthesia?

SARS-CoV-2 has infected more than 776 million people worldwide, raising concerns about its impact on patients with lung cancer, the most common cancer in men and the second most common cancer in women. Previous studies have suggested that COVID-19 may worsen lung dysfunction in patients undergoing surgery and that the coexistence of COVID-19 and lung cancer increases the risk of complications and mortality. It has been recommended that surgery be delayed after COVID-19 infection to reduce postoperative risk. This study examined the effects of prior COVID-19 infection on respiratory mechanics in patients undergoing thoracic surgery for lung cancer.