Prediction of postoperative respiratory complications by simple spirometry

Spirometry was carried out before and after operation in groups of patients undergoing three preselected surgical procedures. The patterns of impairment of pulmonary function in each group are discussed. Only in patients undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy was spirometry of value in determining an �...

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Published inAnnals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Vol. 61; no. 1; pp. 59 - 62
Main Authors Clague, M B, Collin, J, Fleming, L B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Royal College of Surgeons of England 01.01.1979
Subjects
Forced Expiratory Volume
Humans
Postoperative Care
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Preoperative Care
Respiration Disorders - diagnosis
Spirometry
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Summary:Spirometry was carried out before and after operation in groups of patients undergoing three preselected surgical procedures. The patterns of impairment of pulmonary function in each group are discussed. Only in patients undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy was spirometry of value in determining an 'at-risk' group for the development of respiratory complications. Discrimination was optimal on the 1st postoperative day, making it possible for 70% of patients to be discharged from hospital 48 h after this operation with little risk of subsequent respiratory complications.
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ISSN:0035-8843
1478-7083