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Review
. 2021 May;31(2):203-209.
doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2021.02.007.

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Patients with Homogeneous Emphysema

Walter Weder  1 , Laurens J Ceulemans  2 , Isabelle Opitz  3 , Didier Schneiter  3 , Claudio Caviezel  3
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Review

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Patients with Homogeneous Emphysema

Walter Weder et al. Thorac Surg Clin. 2021 May.

Abstract

Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) improves exercise capacity, lung function, and quality of life in patients with heterogenous emphysema on computed tomographic and perfusion scan. However, most patients have a nonheterogenous type of destruction. These patients, summarized under "homogeneous emphysema," may also benefit from LVRS as long they are severely hyperinflated, and adequate function is remaining with a diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide greater than 20% and no pulmonary hypertension. Surgical mortality is low when patients are well selected.

Keywords: Homogeneous emphysema; LVRS; Surgery for emphysema.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure W. Weder: Astra Zeneca: Advisory Board & Speaker, Covidien (Medtronic): Teaching Grant & Speaker.

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