Analysis of lung volume reduction surgery results with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in emphysematous lung patients.

Conclusions: Volume reduction surgery is a treatment method that positively affects the natural course of emphysema in addition to quitting smoking and oxygen therapy. Patients with predominantly emphysema in the upper lobes, low exercise capacity, and appropriate FEV1 values benefited most from this treatment. PMID: 33014087 [PubMed]
Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol Source Type: research