Considering the epidemiology of COPD, this title collects all available knowledge on the subject, featuring data on the national emphysema treatment trial. It explores the epidemiology of emphysema, the management of complications and surgical controversies in lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema (LVRS).

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Yes, you can access Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema by Henry E. Fessler, John J. Reilly, Jr., David Sugarbaker, Henry E. Fessler,Jr., John J. Reilly,David Sugarbaker, Henry E. Fessler, Jr., John J. Reilly, David Sugarbaker in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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INTRODUCTION
PREFACE
CONTRIBUTORS
CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 2. Pathology of Emphysema
Chapter 3. Physiology of Airflow Limitation in Emphysema
Chapter 4. Cardiovascular Effects of Emphysema and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 5. Medical Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema
Chapter 6. Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 7. Evaluation of Patients Considering Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 8. Radiological Evaluation for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 9. The Interface of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Lung Transplantation
Chapter 10. Anesthetic Considerations for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 11. Technique of Lung Volume Reduction by Median Sternotomy
Chapter 12. Thoracoscopic Approach for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 13. Perioperative Complications and Their Management
Chapter 14. Surgical Controversies in Lung Volume Reduction
Chapter 15. Giant Bullectomy
Chapter 16. Outcomes from Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 17. Mechanisms of Improvement Following Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 18. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Unique Patient Populations
Chapter 19. Financial Aspects of Emphysema and Emphysema Surgery
Chapter 20. Not the Final Chapter: The National Emphysema Treatment Trial
AUTHOR INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX
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