Table 1. MIP and MEP in patients with obesity before and after surgery and a control group
| Control Group | Preoperative | 1 month after | 6 months after | 36 months after | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n=27) | (n=28) | (n=26) | (n=17) | ||
| MIP (cmH2O) | 106±47 | 97±35 | 100±38 | 104±33 | 121±35* |
| MEP (cmH2O) | 109±32 | 108±37 | 98±30# | 100±30 | 119±38† |
*Significant compared with preoperative, one month and six months (for MIP); #significant compared with preoperative and †significant compared with one month and six months (for MEP).