From the closing abstract passage
“Despite an increase in preoperative respiratory muscle function, preoperative IMT does not improve pre- or postoperative physical functioning or postoperative mobilization following esophagectomy.”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 30295721
- Publication types
- research-article · Randomized Controlled Trial
- Indexed subjects
- Respiratory Muscles · Respiration Disorders · Postoperative Complications · Treatment Outcome · Breathing Exercises
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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