Table 1

Results of bursting pressure studies on control and treated lungs

Mean (SD) bursting pressure (mAtm)Number bursting at site of intervention
Controls
 No intervention56 (11)Not applicable
 Needle and fibre immediate36 (20)6 of 7
ILP
 Immediate43 (12)2 of 6
 3 days58 (30)1 of 6
  • ILP = interstitial laser photocoagulation.