Publications by authors named "Barbara Godinho Ferreira de Melo"
Background: Repair of hernias with loss of domain in obese patients can lead to acute respiratory failure.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to analyze preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum (PPP) in increasing abdominal cavity volume and its impact on respiratory function.
Setting: The study was conducted at the University Hospital, State University of Londrina, Brazil, which is a referral center for the treatment of obesity.