Key points are not available for this paper at this time.
EVect on neural control of respiratory muscles (e.g. phrenicotomy) EVect on integrity of respiratory muscles by the surgical incision Reflex mechanisms (phrenic nerve inhibition) Change in the length/tension relationship (change in FRC) Change in the thoracoabdominal mechanics (e.g. reduction of rib cage compliance) Anaesthesia (pharmacological agents/loads) and postoperative
Siafakas et al. (1999) studied this question.