Evaluation of lung function in patients submitted to total laryngectomy,
Abstract Introduction: The post-laryngectomy state is characterized by several alterations in lung function. A reliable estimation of lung function can be very useful in laryngectomees to prevent postoperative complications and to evaluate the results of the treatment. Objective: Characterize the presence of respiratory functional disorders and the functional pattern of laryngectomees through the use of an extratracheal device. Methods: This transversal study included 50 patients submitted to total laryngectomy at least 6 months prior to this investigation, as the treatment of choice for laryngeal cancer. Results: 56% percent of the participants had altered breathing pattern, distributed as follows: 14 with obstructive pattern with no air trapping, 11 with obstructive pattern with air trapping and only 3 with restrictive pattern. On average, the diffusion decreased (74.3%) and airway resistance increased (121.7%) when compared to the expected average values for the Brazilian individuals. Conclusion: Most patients submitted to total laryngectomy present altered lung function, usually the obstructive type, frequently associated to a history of smoking.
Main Authors: | Castro,Mario A., Dedivitis,Rogério A., Salge,João M., Matos,Leandro L., Cernea,Claudio R. |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cérvico-Facial.
2019
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-86942019000500623 |
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