Rationale and clinical benefits of an intensive long-term pulmonary rehabilitation program after oesophagectomy: preliminary report

Rationale and clinical benefits of an intensive long-term pulmonary rehabilitation program after oesophagectomy: preliminary report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Patients who undergo oesophagectomy for oesophagealcancer (OC) usually have an overall poor prognosis and, still more preoccupying, an unsatisfactory quality of life (QoL). Considering that, as already noted, post-operative pulmonary function has a strong correla...

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Main Authors: Lococo Filippo, Cesario Alfredo, Sterzi Silvia, Magrone Giovanni, Dall’Armi Valentina, Mattei Francesca, Varone Francesco, Porziella Venanzio, Margaritora Stefano, Granone Pierluigi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-07-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Chest physical therapy
Oesophagectomy
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/21

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