Pulmonary complications of upper abdominal surgery.
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.
Deodhar
S D
SD
Department of Surgery, Seth G. S. Medical College, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Mohite
J D
JD
Shirahatti
R G
RG
Joshi
S
S
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*