Surgical risk tests related to cardiopulmonary postoperative complications: comparison between upper abdominal and thoracic surgery

Abstract

Surgical risk tests related to cardiopulmonary postoperative complications.Comparison between upper abdominal and thoracic surgery

Comparison of flow and volume incentive spirometry on pulmonary function and exercise tolerance in open abdominal surgery – A randomized clinical trial

“…A reduction of the effectiveness of the cough reflex and increased risks associated with the retention of sputum are caused by impaired mucociliary clearance [8]. Direct trauma to the abdominal wall and the incision affect diaphragmatic function [5]. This is due to reflex inhibition of the phrenic nerve after the manipulation of abdominal viscera [18].…”

“…Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) following abdominal surgery are frequent and are responsible for increased morbidity and mortality as well as length of hospital stay and health-related cost of care [2,3]. Upper abdominal surgical procedures are associated with a higher risk of complications more frequently than are lower abdominal surgeries [4,5]. The reported risk rates of postoperative pulmonary complications in upper abdominal surgery range from 17% to 88% [6].…”

Cardiorespiratory evaluation in pre and post operative moments of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

“…Age is an important predictive factor for complications after cholecystectomy due to the increased incidence of complicated gallbladder disorder and higher morbididy of According to the literature, pulmonary complications in the post-operative period of conventional abdominal surgery usually range from 30% to 80% 20,21 . In laparoscopic cholecystectomy the most expected pulmonary complication on the days immediately after surgery is atelectasis, which varies in 10% to 35% of incidence 4 .…”

Incentive spirometry as a way to prevent pulmonary atelectasis development

“…The number of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in abdominal surgery ranges from 17 to 88 % [1] and it leads to an increase in morbidity and mortality, length of hospital stay as well as related material costs [2,3]. Upper abdominal surgical procedures are associated with a higher risk of PPCs development [4,5].…”