Table 2. Lung function at T1 (n=213) and T2 (n=187) in according to the surgical technique.
| All | Lobectomy | Pneumectomy | Wedge- and segment resection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEV1 (% of the predicted value) | ||||
| T1, median [range] | 59 [17-99] | 59 [17-99] | 44 [22-77] | 62 [24-99] |
| T2, median [range] | 64 [25-99] | 65 [25-99] | 47 [26-99] | 66 [28-99] |
| P | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.42 | <0.01 |
| FVC (% of the predicted value) | ||||
| T1, median [range] | 59 [14-99] | 61 [(14-99] | 43 [19-68] | 61 [26-99] |
| T2, median [range] | 65 [22-99] | 67 [29-99] | 47 [25-95] | 66 [22-99] |
| P | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.30 | <0.01 |
n, number of patients; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC, forced vital capacity.