Effects of Abdominoplasty on Intra-Abdominal Pressure and Pulmonary Function

Conclusions Based on the results obtained, it is possible to conclude that plicature of the rectus abdominis generates significant physiological changes, such as an increase in IAP and a decrease of P-Comp, which do not have a clinically relevant impact on healthy individuals. Measuring IAP with the modified technique and the assessment of pulmonary function using P-Comp are both reliable and provide a more accurate correlation with such physiologic changes. Level of Evidence: 3 Therapeutic

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Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - May 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Pereira, N., Sciaraffia, C., Danilla, S., Parada, F., Asfora, C., Moral, C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research