Abstract

Medical treatment of emphysema does not alter the natural progression of the disease. Surgical techniques are an attractive conceptual approach to treat hyperinflation in these patients. Lung volume reduction surgery and lung transplantation are appropriate therapeutic options for a selected population with emphysema. We will review the available evidence to support these approaches.

Details

Title
Lung volume reduction surgery and lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Author
Mora, Jorge I; Hadjiliadis, Denis
Pages
629-635
Section
Review
Publication year
2008
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Dove Medical Press Ltd.
ISSN
11769106
e-ISSN
11782005
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2680624868
Copyright
© 2008. This work is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.