Preoperative maximal exercise oxygen consumption test predicts postoperative pulmonary morbidity following major lung resection

Bayram A. S., Candan T., Gebitekin C.

RESPIROLOGY, vol.12, no.4, pp.505-510, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2007.01097.x
  • Journal Name: RESPIROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.505-510
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Backgrounds: Pulmonary resection carries a significant morbidity and mortality. The utility of maximal oxygen uptake test (VO(2)max) to predict cardiopulmonary complications following major pulmonary resection was evaluated.