Pulmonary Hypertension: A Contraindication for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery?

ConclusionsIn this small single institutional cohort, patients undergoing LVRS for emphysema with PH had similar outcomes to that of patients without PH. LVRS may be a potential option for select emphysema patients with PH.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research