Early and long-term functional outcomes following lung volume reduction surgery

F C Sciurba

doi:10.1016/s0272-5231(05)70377-4

Early and long-term functional outcomes following lung volume reduction surgery

Clin Chest Med. 1997 Jun;18(2):259-76. doi: 10.1016/s0272-5231(05)70377-4.

Author

F C Sciurba¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

PMID: 9187820
DOI: 10.1016/s0272-5231(05)70377-4

Abstract

In the past 3 years, lung volume reduction surgery has become the most controversial topic in the clinical management of patients with emphysema. Although literature has added to the understanding of the procedure, many important issues remain unclear. This article emphasizes functional and basic physiologic changes that occur following lung volume reduction surgery in patients with emphysema.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Lung Volume Measurements
Pneumonectomy* / adverse effects
Pneumonectomy* / methods
Pneumonectomy* / mortality
Pulmonary Emphysema / physiopathology
Pulmonary Emphysema / rehabilitation
Pulmonary Emphysema / surgery*
Respiratory Mechanics
Treatment Outcome