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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2025; 17(12): 113408
Published online Dec 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.113408
Published online Dec 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.113408
Figure 1 This flowchart illustrates the stepwise inclusion and allocation process of 306 patients who underwent surgical treatment for esophageal cancer.
DLCO: Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide; FEV1%: Forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity ratio; FVC: Forced vital capacity; MVV: Maximum voluntary ventilation; FRC: Functional residual capacity; TLC: Total lung capacity; 6MWD: 6-minute walk distance.
- Citation: Bai Y, Zhang ZL, Qiao L, Shi LL, Wang J, Nian H, Du QC, Tian ZH, Yao ZL, Wu YB. "Liuzijue" Qigong training enhances early pulmonary function recovery after esophageal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; 17(12): 113408
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v17/i12/113408.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.113408
