Pre-surgery breathing drills may cut post-op trouble
NCT ID NCT04558151
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at whether doing special breathing exercises before abdominal surgery can reduce problems after the operation. 134 adults took part. The goal was to see if training the breathing muscles before surgery leads to fewer and less severe complications. The results could help improve recovery for future patients.
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University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
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