Recovery of pulmonary function after lung wedge resection

• DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.09.32
• Publication Date: 2019-09-30T02:01:33Z
• Authors: Shohei Mori; Takamasa Shibazaki; Yuki Noda; Daiki Kato; Takeo Nakada; Hisatoshi Asano; Hideki Matsudaira; Takashi Ohtsuka
• Keywords: Wedge resection; Vital capacity; Wedge (geometry)

Pulmonary function following lung wedge resection is not fully understood. This study aimed to assess the influence of upon postoperative pulmonary function.We retrospectively evaluated at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively in 29 patients who underwent resection. The values tests (PFTs) were compared among time points using a paired t-test.The vital capacity (VC) before surgery 6 2,994±793, 2,845±799, 2,941±801, 2,964±839 mL, respectively. VC decreased 3 (P=0.002) recovered by (P=0.003 0.003, respectively). did significantly differ from that (P=0.152 0.361, forced expiratory volume one second (FEV1) 2,156±661, 2,034±660, 2,091±672 2,100±666 (P<0.001) recovered; however, they remained lower than preoperative value (P=0.036).The temporarily but near level after months. We concluded loss minimal. These findings are beneficial for planning explaining procedure undergoing