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Table 1 Baseline characteristics

From: Using quantitative breath sound measurements to predict lung function following resection

Values

Variable

n = 85

All eligible patients

65 ± 8 yrs (range 47-83)

Age

M/F = 45/40

Gender

 

Diagnosis

74

   Non-small cell lung cancer

4

   Malignant pleural mesothelioma

7

   Metastatic disease to lung

 

Baseline pulmonary function

79 ± 8

   FEV1%

74 ± 22

   DLCO%*

 

Type of surgery performed**

6

   Pneumonectomy

40

   Lobectomy

  1. * DLCO results were available on only 84 patients.
  2. **Postoperative pulmonary function was available on only 31 patients (4 pneumonectomies, 27 lobectomies).
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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