Mean (SD) lung function indices (% predicted) before PTE and during the follow up period and the mean (95% confidence intervals) changes over time
| Before PTE | 3 months | 1 year | 2 years | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC | 93 (17) | 90 (12) | 96 (14) | 97 (14) | NS |
| ΔVC | –1 (–5 to 3) | 3 (0 to 7) | 4 (0 to 7) | ||
| TLC | 96 (15) | 93 (15) | 97 (14) | 97 (10) | NS |
| ΔTLC | –1 (–8 to 6) | 3 (–2 to 8) | 2 (–3 to 7) | ||
| FEV1/VC | 92 (12) | 97 (10) | 94 (10) | 96 (10) | NS |
| ΔFEV1/VC | 3 (0 to 7) | 2 (–2 to 5) | 1 (–3 to 5) | ||
| Tlco | 68 (16) | 72 (16) | 76 (17) | 75 (15) | <0.05 |
| ΔTlco | 3 (–5 to 10) | 7 (0 to 13) | 4 (–5 to 11) |