Complication, Postoperative, Respiratory Diaphragm, Surgery, Thoracic
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigator evaluated diaphragmatic function in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Diaphragmatic displacement was evaluated before surgery, 2 and 24 hours after surgery. Also, preoperative spirometry and postoperative spirometry were collected (24 hours after surgery).
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTUltrasonography
Diaphragmatic ultrasound was performed to investigate diaphragmatic function after thoracic surgery
Sponsors
Università degli Studi di Ferrara
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Elective surgery for lung cancer * Age \> 18 * ASA 2-3
Exclusion criteria
* BMI \> 35 * Contraindications for epidural catheter positioning * History of neurodegenerative pathology * Previous thoracic surgery * Need for mechanical ventilation after surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diaphragmatic dysfunction | 24 hours after surgery | Diaphragmatic dysfunction is descripted as a diaphragmatic excursione lower than 10 mm |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative pulmonary complications | 7 days after surgery | Postoperative pulmonary complications include hypoxemia, severe hypoxemia, bronchospasm, suspected pulmonary infection, new pulmonary infiltrates, atelectasis, pleural effusion |
Outcome results
None listed