Changes of pulmonary function and quality of life in mid-term after lung volume reduction surgery
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-4497.2014.01.008
- VernacularTitle:肺减容术后中期肺功能变化和生活质量评估
- Author:
Xudong ZHAO
;
Kaihu SHI
;
Junxu WU
;
Shengsong XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lung volume reduction surgery;
Pulmonary function;
Quality of life
- From:
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2014;30(1):27-29
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the mid-term changes of pulmonary function and quality of life in the patients with emphysema who have undergone lung volume reduction surgery.Methods 44 subjects with severe emphysema underwent single or double lung volume reduction surgery through thoracoscope.There were 33 male and 11 female in the population analyzed with an age range of 46 to 70 years old.The mean age of the patients was (65.2-± 6.0) years.The pulmonary function and quality of life evaluation were determined over 3 time periods:prior to surgery,12 months postsurgery,and 24 months postsurgery Pulmonary function measurement project including the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1),FEV 1% of predicted value,residual volume (RV),RV % of predicted value,partial pressure of oxygen(PO2),partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2),life quality evaluation performed in the form of questionnaire,including whether under anhelation,satisfactory sleep,living by self-care,participating in household duties,taking part in social work,whether to have a good mental state and have a hobby.Results There was 1 death of 44 patients from respiratory failure.43 patients recovered smoothly.4 cases were lost to follow-up.In 39.patients with follow-up,1 patient succumbed to cerebrovascular at 13 months after surgery.The other 38 cases compared with the preoperative at 12 and 24 months postsurgery,postoperative forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) increased,P < 0.05,residual gas volume (RV) decreased,P < 0.05,partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) increased,P < 0.05,partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) decreased,P < 0.05,meanwhile,the quality of life has improved significantly.Conclusion Lung volume reduction surgery in patients with severe obstructive emphysema can improve pulmonary function and quality of life.And its effect would not disappeared in the short term.