Does this patient satisfy routine PFT criteria for Pneumonectomy?
<P><B>Routine PFT criteria for tolerating Pneumonectomy</B>
<UL><LI>FEV1 >2 litres<LI>FEV1/FVC >50%<LI>MVV >50%<LI>RV/TLC <50%</UL>
Our patient does not satisfy the routine PFT criteria. Under these circumstances we need to estimate split function of lungs. It is quiet conceivable that the diceased side is only providing a minor contributing to pulmonary function.