Results of lung volume reduction surgery as palliative treatment of patients with severe diffuse emphysema

Abstract

25 patients with advanced diffuse pulmonary emphysema underwent 27 operations from 2000 to 2008. Our data show that for some patients with homogenous emphysema unilateral lung volume reduction surgery can improve spirometric and symptomatic signs, life quality and therapy effectiveness.

Keywords

• диффузная эмфизема легких
• хирургическая редукция объема легких
• результаты