|Articles|February 1, 2005

Preoperative assessment for gynecologic surgery

A detailed history and physical exam can pinpoint problems like coronary artery and lung disease, which are most likely to lead to serious perioperative complications. These experts offer pre-op testing guidelines for higher-risk patients to limit complications and avoid delays in elective surgery.

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