Publications by authors named "Haruka Manoshiro"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the effects of perioperative inhaled tiotropium on patients with COPD undergoing esophagectomy, focusing on pneumonia risk and pulmonary function.
- 32 patients were randomly assigned to either a control group with conventional management or an intervention group receiving tiotropium inhalation before and after their surgery.
- While the incidence of pneumonia was similar in both groups, the patients using tiotropium showed improved pulmonary function and exercise capacity, leading to less deterioration post-surgery.
Article Synopsis
- * The EPITOPE study evaluates the impact of inhaled tiotropium, a medication used for COPD management, in preventing postoperative pneumonia in COPD patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery.
- * This randomized controlled trial will measure pneumonia incidence and other complications within 30 days post-surgery, assessing respiratory function and overall health outcomes before and after the intervention.