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[Lung volume reduction surgery in patients with diffuse emphysema: indications and the extent of resection]
Abstract:
11-13% of people suffer from the expressed obstruction of respiratory ways. For last 20 years death rate from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been doubling each 5 years. Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) was performed in 27 patients with advanced diffuse emphysema from 2000 to 2008. Lateral thoracotomy was applied in all cases. At follow up FEV1 has increased, as well as physical activity and general psychological background. Thus, the LVRS is an expedient and safe method in complex treatment of patients with severe diffuse emphysema. Satisfactory long-term results of LVRS depend on the preoperative grade of COPD patients.
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