
Deliberations of Postoperative Chest Percussion
In this study, patients at high risk for postoperative pulmonary complications were randomly divided into two groups so that the value, if any, of postoperative chest physiotherapy could be assessed….
In this study, patients at high risk for postoperative pulmonary complications were randomly divided into two groups so that the value, if any, of postoperative chest physiotherapy could be assessed….
The CPT and no CPT (control) groups were compared by a variety of parameters. The mean age of the CPT patients was 39.9 years with a range of 15 to…
The risk of postoperative pulmonary complications following upper abdominal surgery is well-known. Obesity is an additional risk factor. Undoubtedly, the awareness and prevention of these potential problems constitute the most important…
A surgical procedure to treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome by uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) was first described by Fujita et al. Eight of 12 patients experienced objective improvement in nocturnal respiration and…
Quantitative CT scanning has become a very popular method for quantifying the extent and severity of pulmonary emphysema. Previous studies have shown that CT scan estimates of total lung volume,…
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