ultrasonography: Using ultrasonography to measure diaphragm thickness
Study summary
Major abdominal surgeries are traditionally performed via laparotomy. Analgesia is routinely administered during the postoperative period. The goal is to investigate the effects of laparotomy and analgesia methods on diaphragm function.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* over 18 years,
* major abdominal surgery cases
Exclusion Criteria:
* body mass index (BMI) \>35 kg/m2
* illiteracy,
* communication issues,
* neuromuscular disorders,
* Advanced chronic respiratory disease,
* Previous abdominal or thoracic surgery
Primary outcome measure(s)
The impact of laparotomy on diaphragm thickness. — Measurement at the 1st postoperative hour Comparison of diaphragm muscle measurements before and after surgery
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
Istanbul
Turkey (Türkiye)
Recruiting
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