Why the study?
How should functional evaluation be performed to assess surgical risk in lung resection candidates?
Population
Lung resection candidates
Design
Review
Authors
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May guide preoperative risk stratification with VO2,max thresholds; leaves open prospective validation in modern cohorts.
How should functional evaluation be performed to assess surgical risk in lung resection candidates?
Exercise testing with V'O2,max and split-function studies are crucial for assessing surgical risk in lung resection candidates with impaired baseline pulmonary function.
Bolliger et al. (1998) studied this question.
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