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[Surgery for lung volume reduction].

M Licker1, A Spiliopoulos, M Gressier

  • 1Division d'anesthésiologie, hôpital universitaire, Genève, Suisse.

Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
|April 20, 1999
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Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) offers an alternative treatment for end-stage emphysema, improving quality of life in 70-80% of selected patients. Careful patient selection and perioperative management are crucial for successful outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Context:

  • End-stage pulmonary emphysema presents significant challenges for patients.
  • Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) has emerged as a potential therapeutic option.
  • Understanding the role and management of LVRS is critical for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To define the role of LVRS in non-bullous emphysema.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms behind postoperative functional improvements.
  • To propose guidelines for perioperative medical management.

Summary:

  • LVRS is an alternative to pharmacological treatment and lung transplantation for end-stage emphysema.
  • Resection of 20-30% of lung volume improves dyspnea, exercise capacity, and quality of life in 70-80% of selected patients.

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  • Key perioperative management strategies include selective lung ventilation, peridural analgesia, and careful monitoring for complications like air leaks.

    • Impact:

    • LVRS can lead to significant clinical and physiological improvements, including reduced dyspnea and enhanced exercise capacity.
    • The procedure is associated with an acceptable incidence of perioperative complications, with in-hospital mortality varying by surgical team experience and selection criteria.
    • Further research is needed to refine selection criteria, operative techniques, and long-term outcome data for LVRS.