Preoperative High Dose of Methylprednisolone Improves Early Postoperative Pulmonary Function, in Super-Obese Patients Undergoing Open Surgery; a Prospective, Comparative Study

Abstract

Preoperative administration of a single high dose of methylprednisolone in super-obese patients undergoing open surgery inhibits the inflammatory signaling cascade, lessens the systemic inflammatory response, and results in fewer pulmonary complications and better patient recovery.