Publications by authors named "Yoshiko Matsui"
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.