Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications

An International  Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access Journal

P-ISSN: 0974-6455 E-ISSN: 2321-4007

Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications

An Open Access International Journal

Simran A. Mishra1, Palak P. Darda1, Anjali S. Bais1,
Neha Chitale2 and Pratik Phansopkar*2

1Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College,Datta
Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

2Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College,
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

Corresponding author email: drpratik77@gmail.com

Article Publishing History

Received: 28/03/2021

Accepted After Revision: 29/05/2021

ABSTRACT:

There are numerous causes associated with pneumonectomy like bronchial carcinoma, bronchiectasis, destroyed lung due to pulmonary tuberculosis, and many more. Pneumonectomy causes several pulmonary complications secondary to it. However, few evidences are available on effectiveness of chest physical therapy rehabilitation in reducing the complications in pneumonectomy patients. This case series reflects on effectiveness of early and routine physical therapy in preventing post-operative complications. This series includes two cases. First case was a45 year old female who had pneumonectomy due to carcinoma. She had post-operative pain and discomfort. Second case was a53 year old male patient with pneumonectomy due to tuberculosis.He had pain, breathlessness, respiratory muscle wasting and weakness as well as abnormal postural traits after five years of pneumonectomy. Diagnosis, Intervention and outcome:Case-1:Pneumonectomy secondary to squamous cell carcinoma. Case-2: Pneumonectomy secondary to tuberculosis. Intervention includedphysical therapy, exercise and ed cation program with use of manual and mechanical devices.Outcomes included improvedmuscle strength, improved functional independency and improved Quality of Life. AprogrammedPhysiotherapy rehabilitationis effective in maintaining functional independence, improve quality of life and preventany post-opt complications.

KEYWORDS:

Lungs, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Pneumonectomy, Bronchiectasis, Carcinoma, Functional Independence, Quality of Life.

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