Table 1
Comparison of lung function following volume reduction surgery, single lung transplantation and double lung transplantation in patients with COPD
| Preoperative FEV1 | Change in FEV1 at 6 months | Change in FEV1 at one year | Total mortality | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume reduction | 0.72 (0.26) | 79% increase | 83% increase | 3% (1/33) |
| Single lung transplant | 0.48 (0.12) | 231% increase | 212% increase | 10.2% (4/39) |
| Double lung transplant | 0.49 (0.13) | 498% increase | 518% increase | 16% (4/25) |
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FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in one second.
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Taken from Cooper et al.26
