Should you stop methotrexate prior to thoracic surgery?
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Report By: Zaim Zahid, Maria Khan, Joyce Thekkudan - Core surgical trainee, Thoracic consultants
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Search checked by Zaim Zahid - Core surgical trainee
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Institution: Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
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Date Submitted: 24th November 2020
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Last Modified: 13th July 2021
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [a patient undergoing any type of thoracic surgery] does [stopping methotrexate prior to surgery] have any effect on [reducing post operative complications]?
