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Fig. 8 | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fig. 8

From: Generation of ventilation/perfusion ratio map in surgical patients by dual-energy CT after xenon inhalation and intravenous contrast media

Fig. 8

Changes in respiratory functions and blood gas parameters before and after resection in patients with thoracoscopic versus thoracotomy resection. a In the whole group we also compared surgical procedure, throracoscopic versus thoracotomy. The changes in respiratory function before and after resection had similar trends. b This trend was also maintained regarding blood gas exchange parameters. * p < 0.05 vs preoperative values

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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