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The efficacy of pulmonary physiotherapy in bariatric surgery: a comparative study
Yormaz S
The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2023 Feb;14(5):384-387
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

AIM: In this study, we aimed to compare the pulmonary functions in patients who have undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) with and without pulmonary physiotherapy (PP). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Participants were randomized and separated into two groups of 61 patients each. In the first group, PP and mobilization were advised, and in the second group, ony mobilization was advised and pursued by medicians. The treatment protocol began on the postoperative first day and continued until the postoperative first week. The parameters assessed were pulmonary functions, a 6 minute walk test (6MWT) for lung capacity. RESULTS: The average age of the participants was 42 +/- 3.16 years. The outcomes of the parameters were significantly different in patients who received PP compared with the control group. Significant healing was revealed, as well as an improvement in all the parameters of participants who underwent PP compared with the control group (p = 0.017*, 0.012*, 0.077, 0.027). DISCUSSION: In patients with morbid obesity who have undergone sleeve gastrectomy, with the help of pulmonary physiotherapy, respiratory functions improved, oxygen saturation increased, functional capacity increased and they were discharged early.

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