Lidan Guo

Obstructive sleep apnea as a risk factor for postoperative complications in lumbar spine surgery: a nationwide inpatient sample database study

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep-disordered breathing condition associated with systemic comorbidities; however, its specific impact on postoperative outcomes following lumbar spine surgery (LSS) remains under-characterized. This study aimed to determine the evo...