Effects of Pneumoperitoneum and Positioning on Respiratory Mechanics in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients During Nissen Fundoplication
SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES, vol.18, no.5, pp.437-440, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 18 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1097/sle.0b013e31817f9878
- Journal Name: SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.437-440
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background and Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pneumoperitoneum and patient positioning on respiratory mechanics and blood gases in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients during laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.