Measuring changes in chest wall motion after lung resection using structured light plethysmography: a feasibility study

CONCLUSIONS SLP was able to detect changes in chest wall motion and asynchrony after thoracic surgery. Changes in this small group of patients were consistent with the side of the incision and were most apparent in patients undergoing lobectomy.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Mediastinum, Pleura, Chest wall, Diaphragm Thoracic Source Type: research