title: Pulmonary complications of upper abdominal surgery.
abstract: Pulmonary complications encountered in 67 patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery in our unit in one year period are analysed. Pulmonary function tests and their post-operative reduction, as also the risk factors are discussed. Pathophysiology responsible for pulmonary complications is outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Seth G. S. Medical College, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Deodhar
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Mohite
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Shirahatti
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Joshi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects*