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Long-term Effects of Lipoabdominoplasty on Pulmonary Function and Sleep Apnea Risk in Obese Subjects
Sponsor: Atlas University
Summary
This study investigates the long-term effects of lipoabdominoplasty on pulmonary function and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk in obese patients. Participants were evaluated before and three months after surgery using spirometry, mMRC dyspnea scores, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and STOP-Bang questionnaires.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
31
Start Date
2022-07-01
Completion Date
2024-01-01
Last Updated
2026-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Lipoabdominoplasty
Combination of liposuction and abdominoplasty under general anesthesia. Klein solution used for tumescent liposuction. Muscle plication performed with 0 loop polydioxanone suture. Umbilicus preserved and repositioned. Postoperative compression corset used for 1 month.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Atlas University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)