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[Measurement of pulmonary function in laryngectomized patients]
Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study found poor clinic-functional correlation in obstructive lung disease patients but good radiological-functional correlation in restrictive disease patients among 30 laryngectomees. Laryngectomees experience greater functional impairment due to age, sex, and post-surgery complications.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Laryngectomy significantly impacts respiratory function.
- Assessing functional impairment in laryngectomees is crucial for patient management.
- Standardized methods for respiratory function assessment in this population are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare clinical, radiological, and spirometric parameters in laryngectomees.
- To evaluate the correlation between these parameters in different respiratory pathologies.
- To assess the overall functional affectation in laryngectomees.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 30 laryngectomees.
- Spirometric testing using a novel, simple, efficient device.
- Analysis of clinical, radiological, and spirometric data.
Main Results:
- A poor correlation was observed between clinical and functional parameters in patients with obstructive lung disease.
- A good correlation was found between radiological and functional parameters in patients with restrictive lung disease.
- Laryngectomees exhibited higher functional impairment, influenced by age, sex, and post-operative complications like infections.
Conclusions:
- Respiratory function exploration is recommended for all laryngectomees, especially those with obstructive pathology.
- Radiological and functional assessments are valuable for quantifying restrictive processes in laryngectomees.
- Intercurrent diseases and post-laryngectomy infections contribute to functional decline in this patient group.