| Pulmonary function studies of conjoined thoracopagus twins. | |
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PMID: 481966 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Lung functions were measured on 13-day-old conjoined thoracopagus twins. Mean values for tidal volume and minute ventilation were 14.8 ml and 1102 ml/min for twin A and 12.8 ml and 963 ml/min for twin B. Functional residual capacities (FRC) were 35 ml/kg and 39 ml/kg for twins A and B, respectively. Pulmonary compliance and flow resistance for twin A were 2.8 ml/cm H2O and 75 cm H2O/liter.sec-1 with 45% of the total work used to overcome elastic resistance. Although values for resistance and work of breathing are within the normal range for studies reported elsewhere, these results tend to be elevated and probably reflect an abnormal state. |
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Authors:
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R E Barrow; C J Richardson; C E Aplin |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric research Volume: 13 ISSN: 0031-3998 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Res. Publication Date: 1979 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1979-11-21 Completed Date: 1979-11-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0100714 Medline TA: Pediatr Res Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 924-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Airway Resistance Female Humans Infant, Newborn Lung / physiopathology* Lung Compliance Lung Volume Measurements Pulmonary Ventilation Respiratory Function Tests* Thorax / abnormalities Twins, Conjoined / physiopathology* Work of Breathing |
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