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What is the value of preoperative pulmonary function testing?

B R Celli1

  • 1Pulmonary Section, Department of Veterans Affairs, Boston, Massachusetts.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This review discusses using lung function tests to assess surgical risk and prevent breathing problems after abdominal or thoracic surgery. It offers a strategy combining patient data and test results to minimize complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Surgical Risk Assessment

Background:

  • Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are a significant concern in abdominal and thoracic surgery.
  • Understanding risk factors and pathophysiology is crucial for effective management.

Observation:

  • This article reviews the utility of various lung function tests (LFTs) in surgical patients.
  • It examines the pathophysiology and risk factors associated with PPCs.

Findings:

  • Synthesizes current information on LFTs for predicting surgical outcomes.
  • Presents a rational approach to risk stratification using clinical features and LFT results.

Implications:

  • Aims to guide clinicians in optimizing patient selection and perioperative care.
  • Facilitates the minimization of pulmonary complications in surgical patients.

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