Table 3. Preoperative pulmonary function tests of the 106 patients included.
| Variables | N=106 | Min–max |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1 (L) | 2.05±0.73 | 0.78–4.29 |
| FEV1 (%) | 68±21 | 33–130 |
| FVC (%) | 89±17 | 51–137 |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 60±12 | 33–84 |
| TLC (%) | 110±23 | 65–158 |
| RV (%) | 153±50 | 59–292 |
| DLCO (%) | 60±18 | 24–131 |
| KCO (%) | 68±18 | 30–105 |
Data expressed as mean ± SD. FEV1, expiratory volume in one second; FVC, forced vital capacity; TLC, total lung capacity; RV, residual volume; DLCO, diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide; KCO, transfer coefficient of carbon monoxide.