What will be the effect on spirometry in case of lobectomy done for bronchogenic carcinoma?
In case of lobectomy, since the remaining lung tissue is lesser, all parameters like vital capacity, residual volume and closing volume will reduce. Hence, due to hypoxic stimulus post-operative patients of lobectomy will take rapid shallow breaths. This will lead to increased Dead space ventilation.
Increased residual volume
Increased vital capacity
Increased dead space ventilation
Increased closing volume
Flow Volume curve, Spirometry and DLCO