Functional status in patients undergoing lung resection

Abstract

Introduction This prospective study aimed to evaluate the functional status and risk factors in patients undergoing lung resection. Methods Functional status defined by the parameters of spirometry (VC, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC) and whole-body plethysmography (TLC) examination was assessed before lung resection, at hospital discharge, 3 weeks after surgery, and 3 months after surgery. Results The sample comprised 24 participants who were observed from 5/2021 to 10/2022. The functional status worsened significantly after the surgery, but the lung function values improved over time. Conclusions Lung functions dropped sharply after the surgery but improved over time.

Keywords

• spirometry
• lung resection
• functional status
• whole-body plethysmography