Smoking and Surgery-Mayo Clinic

If you've ever tried to quit smoking, you know how hard it can be. But if you're having surgery, kicking the habit is worth it. Mayo Clinic researchers say if you quit smoking before surgery, even if it's just the day of surgery, you will reduce your risk of certain complications.

For more information on smoking cessation from Mayo Clinic, click here:http://www.mayoclinic.org/ndc/

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