When high-risk patients undergo abdominal surgery, there is a possibility of increased
postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), morbidity, and mortality. Using non-invasive …

Noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure ventilation may improve postoperative
oxygenation, lung functions and reduce postoperative complications in morbidly obese …

Background The goal of most bariatric surgeons has been to construct small volume
pouches in the proximal stomach to restrict the intake of food. The purpose of this study is to …

Purpose Almost two-thirds of the population undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) suffers from
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard …

Remístico PPJ, Araújo S, Figueiredo LC, Aquim EE, Gomes LM, Sombrio ML, Ambiel SDF–
Impacto de la Maniobra de Reclutamiento Alveolar en el Postoperatorio de Cirugía …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of intraoperative and
preoperative positive pressure in the time of extubation in patients undergoing bariatric …

Gastrointestinal symptoms related to antireflux surgery are result of either an incompetent
gastroesophageal valve, a supra-therapeutic valve or other complications of anti-reflux …

Background The purpose of this study was to determine if the routine use of postoperative
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y …

Objectives: Describe the etiology of Pickwickian syndrome. Outline the evaluation process
for Pickwickian syndrome. Review the management options for Pickwickian syndrome …

Objective: To evaluate whether the application of bilevel positive airway pressure in the
postoperative period of bariatric surgery might be more effective in restoring lung volume …