1. [Lung volume reduction surgery for severe emphysema treatment].
- Author
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Nodin E, Hansen HJ, Ravn J, and Perch M
- Subjects
- Humans, Lung, Pneumonectomy, Treatment Outcome, Emphysema surgery, Pulmonary Emphysema
- Abstract
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment option for patients with severe emphysema. A multicentre randomised trial (NETT) found, that LVRS reduced symptoms from emphysema, and in selected patients with heterogen-ous emphysema it improved survival. Since NETT was performed, other studies have demonstrated positive outcomes, both symptomatic and for survival in previously classified high-risk patients. Post-operative mortality after LVRS is now negligible, which is often credited to minimally invasive techniques, greater experience with the patient group and improved operative equipment.
- Published
- 2019