Preoperative high-intensity training in frail old patients undergoing pulmonary resection for NSCLC

Preoperative high-intensity training in frail old patients undergoing pulmonary resection for NSCLC

Thoracic surgery remains the better therapeutic option for non-small cell lung cancer patients that are diagnosed in early stage disease. Preoperative lung function assessment includes respiratory function tests (RFT) and cardio-pulmonary exercise testing (CPET). Vo2 peak, FEV1 and DLCO as well as r...

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Main Authors: Salvi Rosario, Meoli Ilernando, Cennamo Antonio, Perrotta Fabio, Saverio Cerqua Francesco, Montesano Raffaele, Curcio Carlo, Lassandro Francesco, Stefanelli Francesco, Grella Edoardo, Tafuri Domenico, Mazzarella Gennaro, Bianco Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2016-01-01
Series:Open Medicine
Subjects:
respiratory function tests
non-small cell lung cancer
thoracic surgery
pulmonary rehabilitation program
frail patients
aging
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2016-0079

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https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2016-0079

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