Improvement in lung function and functional capacity in morbidly obese women subjected to bariatric surgery.

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether weight loss in women with morbid obesity subjected to bariatric surgery alters lung function, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity and the level of habitual physical activity and to investigate the relationship between these variables and changes in both body composition and anthropometrics. METHODS: Twenty-four women with morbid obesity were evaluated with regard to lung function, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, body composition, anthropometrics and the level of habitual physical activity two weeks prior to and six months after bariatric surgery. RESULTS: Regarding lung function, mean increases of 160 mL in slow vital capacity, 550 mL in expiratory reserve volume, 290 mL in forced vital capacity and 250 mL in forced expiratory volume in the first second as well as a mean reduction of 490 mL in inspiratory capacity were found. Respiratory muscle strength increased by a mean of 10 cmH2O of maximum inspiratory pressure, and a 72-meter longer distance on the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test demonstrated that functional capacity also improved. Significant changes also occurred in anthropometric variables and body composition but not in the level of physical activity detected using the Baecke questionnaire, indicating that the participants remained sedentary. Moreover, correlations were found between the percentages of lean and fat mass and both inspiratory and expiratory reserve volumes. CONCLUSION: The present data suggest that changes in body composition and anthropometric variables exerted a direct influence on functional capacity and lung function in the women analyzed but exerted no influence on sedentarism, even after accentuated weight loss following bariatric surgery.

Improvement in lung function and functional capacity in morbidly obese women subjected to bariatric surgery

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether weight loss in women with morbid obesity subjected to bariatric surgery alters lung function, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity and the level of habitual physical activity and to investigate the relationship between these variables and changes in both body composition and anthropometrics. METHODS: Twenty-four women with morbid obesity were evaluated with regard to lung function, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, body composition, anthropometrics and the level of habitual physical activity two weeks prior to and six months after bariatric surgery. RESULTS: Regarding lung function, mean increases of 160 mL in slow vital capacity, 550 mL in expiratory reserve volume, 290 mL in forced vital capacity and 250 mL in forced expiratory volume in the first second as well as a mean reduction of 490 mL in inspiratory capacity were found. Respiratory muscle strength increased by a mean of 10 cmH2O of maximum inspiratory pressure, and a 72-meter longer distance on the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test demonstrated that functional capacity also improved. Significant changes also occurred in anthropometric variables and body composition but not in the level of physical activity detected using the Baecke questionnaire, indicating that the participants remained sedentary. Moreover, correlations were found between the percentages of lean and fat mass and both inspiratory and expiratory reserve volumes. CONCLUSION: The present data suggest that changes in body composition and anthropometric variables exerted a direct influence on functional capacity and lung function in the women analyzed but exerted no influence on sedentarism, even after accentuated weight loss following bariatric surgery.

Efeitos da pressão positiva nas vias aéreas no antes, durante e depois da cirurgia bariátrica: estudo randomizado e cego / Effects of positive pressure on respiratory tract in bariatric surgery pre-, intra- and postoperative: a randomized and blinded study / Efectos de la presión positiva en las vías aéreas en pre, intra y postoperatorio de la cirugía bariátrica: estudio randomizado y cego

A obesidade é, por si, um fator de risco independente para o surgimento de complicações respiratórias pós-operatórias. O objetivo do estudo foi investigar os efeitos da aplicação de pressão positiva antes, durante e depois do procedimento cirúrgico − em obesos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica, sobre os volumes e capacidades pulmonares e a mobilidade toracoabdominal. Foram estudados 40 indivíduos com índice de massa corporal entre 40 e 55 kg/m2 e idade entre 25 e 55 anos, submetidos a avaliação pré e pós-operatória e alocados nos grupos: Gpré: tratamento com pressão positiva nas vias aéreas antes da cirurgia; Gpós: pressão positiva nas vias aéreas após a cirurgia; Gintra: pressão positiva nas vias aéreas durante a cirurgia; Gcontrole: fisioterapia convencional conforme rotina hospitalar. Foram avaliadas cirtometria toracoabdominal em três níveis e ventilometria: frequência respiratória, volume corrente, volume minuto e capacidade vital. Os resultados indicaram que, na análise intragrupo, houve aumento significativo da frequência respiratória e queda da capacidade vital para todos os grupos no pós-operatório. O volume corrente apresentou queda significativa somente no Gintra. Não houve diferença significativa nos três níveis de mobilidade toracoabdominal no Gpré. Concluiu-se que a utilização da pressão positiva no pós-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica não promove a manutenção da frequência respiratória e capacidade vital nos seus valores pré-operatórios. Entretanto, quando utilizada no pré-operatório, contribuiu para a manutenção do volume minuto, do volume corrente e da mobilidade toracoabdominal nos três níveis.

Obesity itself is an independent risk factor for the development of postoperative respiratory complications. The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of positive pressure application before, during and after the surgical procedure - in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery, on lung volumes and capacities and thoracoabdominal mobility. 40 individuals with a Body Mass Index between 40 and 55 kg/m2 and between 25 and 55 years old were studied, submitted to pre- and postoperative evaluation and allocated to the groups: Gpré: treatment with positive airway pressure before surgery, Gpós: positive airway pressure after surgery. Gintra: positive airway pressure during surgery; Gcontrole: conventional physiotherapy according to hospital routine. Thoracoabdominal cirtometry at three levels, and ventilometry: respiratory rate, tidal volume, minute volume and vital capacity were evaluated. The results indicated that in the intragroup analysis there was a significant increase in respiratory rate and drop in vital capacity for all groups in the postoperative period. Tidal volume showed significant decrease only in Gintra. There was no significant difference in the three levels of thoracoabdominal mobility in the Gpré. It was possible to conclude that the use of positive pressure in the postoperative of bariatric surgery does not foster the maintenance of respiratory frequency and vital capacity in its preoperative values. However, when used in the preoperative, contributed to the maintenance of minute volume, tidal volume and thoracoabdominal mobility in the three levels.

La obesidad es, por sí, un factor de riesgo independiente para el surgimiento de complicaciones respiratorias postoperatorias El objetivo del estudio fue investigar los efectos de la aplicación de presión positiva antes, durante y después del procedimiento quirúrgico − en obesos sometidos a la cirugía bariátrica, sobre los volúmenes y capacidades pulmonares y la movilidad toracoabdominal. Fueron estudiados 40 individuos con Índice de Masa Corporal entre 40 y 55 kg/m2 y edad entre 25 y 55 años, sometidos a evaluación pre y postoperatoria y asignados en los grupos: Gpré: tratamiento con presión positiva de la vía aérea antes de la cirugía, Gpós: presión positiva de la vía aérea después de la cirugía. Gintra: Presión positiva de la vía aérea durante la cirugía. Gcontrole: fisioterapia convencional según rutina hospitalaria. Fueron evaluados: cirtometría toracoabdominal en tres niveles, y ventilometría: frecuencia respiratoria, volumen corriente, volumen minuto y capacidad vital. Los resultados indicaron que en el análisis intragrupo hubo aumento significativo de la frecuencia respiratoria y caída de la capacidad vital para todos los grupos en el postoperatorio. No hubo diferencia significativa en los tres niveles de movilidad toracoabdominal en el Gpré. Concluyóse que la utilización de la presión positiva en el postoperatorio de la cirugía bariátrica no promueve la manutención de la frecuencia respiratoria y capacidad vital en sus valores preoperatorios. Todavía cuando utilizada en el preoperatorio, contribuyó al mantenimiento del volumen minuto, del volumen corriente y de la movilidad toracoabdominal en los tres niveles.

Analysis of the prevalence of atelectasis in patients undergoing bariatric surgery / Análise da prevalência de atelectasia em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica

Abstract Background and objective: To observe the prevalence of atelectasis in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and the influence of the body mass index (BMI), gender and age on the prevalence of atelectasis. Method: Retrospective study of 407 patients and reports on chest X-rays carried out before and after bariatric surgery over a period of 14 months. Only patients who underwent bariatric surgery by laparotomy were included. Results: There was an overall prevalence of 37.84% of atelectasis, with the highest prevalence in the lung bases and with greater prevalence in women (RR = 1.48). There was a ratio of 30% for the influence of age for individuals under the age of 36, and of 45% for those older than 36 (RR = 0.68). There was no significant influence of BMI on the prevalence of atelectasis. Conclusion: The prevalence of atelectasis in bariatric surgery is 37% and the main risk factors are being female and aged over 36 years.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivo: Observar a prevalência de atelectasia em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica e a influência do índice de massa corporal (IMC), do sexo e da idade sobre a prevalência de atelectasia. Método: Estudo retrospectivo de 407 pacientes e laudos de radiografias de tórax feitas antes e após a cirurgia bariátrica durante 14 meses. Apenas os pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica por laparotomia foram incluídos. Resultados: Houve uma prevalência geral de atelectasia de 37,84%, com maior prevalência nas bases pulmonares e em mulheres (RR = 1,48). Houve uma proporção de 30% para a influência da idade nos indivíduos com menos de 36 anos e de 45% naqueles com mais de 36 anos (RR = 0,68). Não houve influência significativa do IMC sobre a prevalência de atelectasia. Conclusão: A prevalência de atelectasia em cirurgia bariátrica é de 37% e os principais fatores de risco são sexo feminino e idade superior a 36 anos.

Analysis of the prevalence of atelectasis in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To observe the prevalence of atelectasis in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and the influence of the body mass index (BMI), gender and age on the prevalence of atelectasis. METHOD: Retrospective study of 407 patients and reports on chest X-rays carried out before and after bariatric surgery over a period of 14 months. Only patients who underwent bariatric surgery by laparotomy were included. RESULTS: There was an overall prevalence of 37.84% of atelectasis, with the highest prevalence in the lung bases and with greater prevalence in women (RR=1.48). There was a ratio of 30% for the influence of age for individuals under the age of 36, and of 45% for those older than 36 (RR=0.68). There was no significant influence of BMI on the prevalence of atelectasis. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of atelectasis in bariatric surgery is 37% and the main risk factors are being female and aged over 36 years.

[Analysis of the prevalence of atelectasis in patients undergoing bariatric surgery]. / Análise da prevalência de atelectasia em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To observe the prevalence of atelectasis in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and the influence of the body mass index (BMI), gender and age on the prevalence of atelectasis. METHOD: Retrospective study of 407 patients and reports on chest X-rays carried out before and after bariatric surgery over a period of 14 months. Only patients who underwent bariatric surgery by laparotomy were included. RESULTS: There was an overall prevalence of 37.84% of atelectasis, with the highest prevalence in the lung bases and with greater prevalence in women (RR=1.48). There was a ratio of 30% for the influence of age for individuals under the age of 36, and of 45% for those older than 36 (RR=0.68). There was no significant influence of BMI on the prevalence of atelectasis. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of atelectasis in bariatric surgery is 37% and the main risk factors are being female and aged over 36 years.

Active Video Game Exercise Training Improves the Clinical Control of Asthma in Children: Randomized Controlled Trial.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine whether aerobic exercise involving an active video game system improved asthma control, airway inflammation and exercise capacity in children with moderate to severe asthma. DESIGN: A randomized, controlled, single-blinded clinical trial was carried out. Thirty-six children with moderate to severe asthma were randomly allocated to either a video game group (VGG; N = 20) or a treadmill group (TG; n = 16). Both groups completed an eight-week supervised program with two weekly 40-minute sessions. Pre-training and post-training evaluations involved the Asthma Control Questionnaire, exhaled nitric oxide levels (FeNO), maximum exercise testing (Bruce protocol) and lung function. RESULTS: No differences between the VGG and TG were found at the baseline. Improvements occurred in both groups with regard to asthma control and exercise capacity. Moreover, a significant reduction in FeNO was found in the VGG (p < 0.05). Although the mean energy expenditure at rest and during exercise training was similar for both groups, the maximum energy expenditure was higher in the VGG. CONCLUSION: The present findings strongly suggest that aerobic training promoted by an active video game had a positive impact on children with asthma in terms of clinical control, improvement in their exercise capacity and a reduction in pulmonary inflammation. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01438294.

Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves clinical features and systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease characterized by chronic airflow limitation that leads beyond the pulmonary changes to important systemic effects. COPD is characterized by pulmonary and systemic inflammation. However, increases in the levels of inflammatory cytokines in plasma are found even when the disease is stable. Pulmonary rehabilitation improves physical exercise capacity and quality of life and decreases dyspnea. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (HBPR) program improves exercise tolerance in COPD patients, as well as health-related quality of life and systemic inflammation. This prospective study was conducted at the Laboratory of Functional Respiratory Evaluation, Nove de Julho University, São Paulo, Brazil. After anamnesis, patients were subjected to evaluations of health-related quality of life and dyspnea, spirometry, respiratory muscle strength, upper limbs incremental test, incremental shuttle walk test, and blood test for quantification of systemic inflammatory markers (interleukin [IL]-6 and IL-8). At the end of the evaluations, patients received a booklet containing the physical exercises to be performed at home, three times per week for 8 consecutive weeks. Around 25 patients were enrolled, and 14 completed the pre- and post-HBPR ratings. There was a significant increase in the walked distance and the maximal inspiratory pressure, improvements on two components from the health-related quality-of-life questionnaire, and a decrease in plasma IL-8 levels after the intervention. The HBPR is an important and viable alternative to pulmonary rehabilitation for the treatment of patients with COPD; it improves exercise tolerance, inspiratory muscle strength, quality of life, and systemic inflammation in COPD patients.

Reproducibility of the incremental shuttle walk test for women with morbid obesity.

OBJECTIVE: The incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) is a valuable tool for the assessment of functional capacity. However, few studies have used the ISWT in individuals with obesity or have determined its reproducibility in this population. PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the reproducibility of the ISWT in women with morbid obesity. METHODS: Twenty-three women with a body mass index >40 kg/m(2) (mean age: 39.1 ± 7.7) performed the ISWT twice on the same day. RESULTS: The mean distance traveled was 313.3 ± 100.2 m on the first test and 322.5 ± 98.9 on the second test, with no significant difference between tests. The intraclass correlation coefficient (0.91) indicated excellent reproducibility. Reliability determined through Bland-Altman analysis revealed a small mean difference between tests (-9.2 m). CONCLUSION: The practice of repeating the ISWT appears to be unnecessary for women with morbid obesity, as demonstrated by the excellent reproducibility of the test.

Lung age in women with morbid obesity / Idade pulmonar em mulheres com obesidade mórbida

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of morbid obesity on the lung age in women and to correlate with body mass, body mass index (BMI), and ventilatory variables. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study with 72 morbidly obese women and a control group consisting of 37 normal weight women. The subjects performed a pulmonary function test to determine lung age, and the results were correlated to anthropometric variables and lung volumes. RESULTS: The morbidly obese group had significantly higher lung age (50.1 ± 6.8 years) than the control group (38.8 ± 11.4 years). There was no difference in chronological age between groups. There was a significant positive correlation among chronological age, body mass, BMI, and lung age (r = 0.3647, 0.4182, and 0.3743, respectively). There was a negative correlation among forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC ratio, expiratory reserve volume (ERV), and lung age (r = -0.7565, -0.8769, -0.2723, and -0.2417, respectively). CONCLUSION: Lung age is increased in morbidly obese women and is associated with increased body mass and BMI.

OBJETIVO: Verificar a influência da obesidade mórbida na idade pulmonar de mulheres e correlacionar com a massa corporal, índice de massa corporal (IMC) e variáveis ventilatórias. MÉTODOS: Estudo longitudinal realizado com 72 obesas mórbidas e grupo controle constituído de mulheres eutróficas. As voluntárias realizaram um teste de função pulmonar para determinação da idade pulmonar e os resultados foram correlacionados com as variáveis antropométricas e volumes pulmonares. RESULTADOS: As obesas mórbidas apresentaram uma idade pulmonar significativamente superior (50,1 ± 6,8 anos) às eutróficas (38,8 ± 11,4 anos). Não houve diferença entre a idade cronológica entre os grupos. Houve uma correlação significativa e positiva entre idade cronológica, massa corporal e IMC com a idade pulmonar (r = 0,3647, 0,4182, 0,3743, respectivamente). Houve uma correlação negativa entre a capacidade vital forçada (CVF), volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo (VEF1), razão (VEF1/CVF) e volume de reserva expiratório (VRE) com a idade pulmonar (r = -0.7565, -0.8769, -0.2723, -0.2417, respectivamente). CONCLUSÃO: A idade pulmonar das obesas mórbidas encontra-se aumentada e está associada com o aumento da massa corporal e IMC.

Lung age in women with morbid obesity.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of morbid obesity on the lung age in women and to correlate with body mass, body mass index (BMI), and ventilatory variables. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study with 72 morbidly obese women and a control group consisting of 37 normal weight women. The subjects performed a pulmonary function test to determine lung age, and the results were correlated to anthropometric variables and lung volumes. RESULTS: The morbidly obese group had significantly higher lung age (50.1±6.8 years) than the control group (38.8±11.4 years). There was no difference in chronological age between groups. There was a significant positive correlation among chronological age, body mass, BMI, and lung age (r=0.3647, 0.4182, and 0.3743, respectively). There was a negative correlation among forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC ratio, expiratory reserve volume (ERV), and lung age (r=-0.7565, -0.8769, --0.2723, and -0.2417, respectively). CONCLUSION: Lung age is increased in morbidly obese women and is associated with increased body mass and BMI.

Pulmonary Function after Weight Loss in Obese Women Undergoing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: One-Year Followup.

Introduction. Obesity is a condition that causes damage to the respiratory function. However, studies have demonstrated that weight loss due to bariatric surgery has resulted in a huge improvement on some lung volumes, but controversy still persists regarding the behavior of the respiratory muscle strength and IRV (inspiratory reserve volume). Objective. To evaluate the effect of weight loss, after 1 year of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB), on the lung volumes and the respiratory muscle strength in obese women. Methods. 24 obese women candidates were recruited for RYGB. Lung volumes (spirometry) and respiratory muscle strength were evaluated in preoperative period and one year after surgery. Results. There was a significant increase in some lung volumes. However, when examining the components of the VC (vital capacity) separately, an increase in ERV (expiratory reserve volume) and reduction of IRV were observed. Moreover, a statistically significant reduction in the values of respiratory muscle strength was recorded: MIP (maximal inspiratory pressure) and MEP (maximal expiratory pressure). Conclusion. Weight loss induced by bariatric surgery provides an increase in some lung volumes of obese women, but reduction in IRV. Additionally, there was also a reduction in the respiratory muscle strength.

Fisioterapia respiratória associada à pressão positiva nas vias aéreas na evolução pós-operatória da cirurgia bariátrica / Respiratory physiotherapy associated with airway positive pressure in the postoperative bariatric surgery evolution

Analisar volume corrente (VC), volume minuto (VM) e frequência respiratória (FR) de obesas mórbidas no pós-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica (CB), após a fisioterapia respiratória convencional (FRC) associada ou não à pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas (CPAP) no pré-operatório. Foram estudadas 36 mulheres, com idade de 40,1±8,41 anos, que seriam submetidas à CB por laparotomia e que realizaram FRC (exercícios respiratórios diafragmáticos, de inspirações profundas, fracionadas e associados a movimentos de membros superiores, 1 série de 10 repetições de cada exercício) por 30 dias antes da cirurgia. Após internação, 18 delas foram submetidas a 20 minutos de CPAP, 1 hora antes da indução anestésica e compuseram o grupo FRC+CPAP. As outras 18 não receberam o CPAP e compuseram o grupo FRC. Foram avaliados VM, VC e FR por meio do ventilômetro, no momento da internação e 24 horas após a realização da cirurgia. Constatou-se que as medidas de VC, VM e FR não apresentaram significância estatística quando comparados os resultados do pré e pós-operatório em ambos os grupos, bem como quando comparados os dois grupos entre si tanto no pré como no pós-operatório. Os resultados sugerem que a tanto a aplicação da FRC como a aplicação da FRC+CPAP no período pré-operatório contribui para a manutenção das variáveis respiratórias no pós-operatório. A aplicação do CPAP antes da indução anestésica não promoveu benefícios adicionais no pós-operatório de CB no que se refere aos volumes pulmonares.

To assess the tidal volume (VT), minute volume (MV) and respiratory rate (RR) of morbidly obese women in postoperative bariatric surgery (BS), after the conventional respiratory physiotherapy (CRP) with or without preoperatively continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Thirty-six women, aged 40.1±8.41 years, that would be submitted to BS by laparotomy were studied. All of them underwent preoperative outpatient conventional respiratory physiotherapy (CRP) (diaphragmatic breathing exercises, deep breathing, fractionated breathing and breathing associated to movements of the upper limbs, a series of 10 repetitions of each exercise) by 30 days. Once admitted, 18 were subjected to 20 minutes of CPAP, an hour before induction of anesthesia and composed group CRP+CPAP. The other 18 did not receive CPAP and composed group CRP. VT, MV, and RR were performed through the ventilometer, at admission and 24 hours after surgery. It was found that measures of TV, VM and RR were not statistically significant when comparing pre and postoperative in both groups and as well as when the two groups were compared between them in both pre and postoperative. The results suggest that both the application and the implementation of FRC and FRC+CPAP in the preoperative period contribute to the maintenance of respiratory variables in the postoperative period. The use of CPAP before induction of anesthesia, did not provide additional benefits in the post-bariatric surgery with regard to the volumes.