| Author: | ISBN: | 9781592591213 | |
| Publisher: | Humana Press | Publication: | October 15, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Humana | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781592591213 |
| Publisher: | Humana Press |
| Publication: | October 15, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Humana |
| Language: | English |
A panel of recognized authorities comprehensively review the medical, surgical, and pathophysiologic issues relevant to lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema. Topics range from the open technique and video-assisted thoracoscopic approaches to LVRS, to anesthetic management, to perioperative and nursing care of the patient. The experts also detail the selection of candidates for LVRS, the clinical results and clinical trials in LVRS, and the effects of LVRS on survival rates.
A panel of recognized authorities comprehensively review the medical, surgical, and pathophysiologic issues relevant to lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema. Topics range from the open technique and video-assisted thoracoscopic approaches to LVRS, to anesthetic management, to perioperative and nursing care of the patient. The experts also detail the selection of candidates for LVRS, the clinical results and clinical trials in LVRS, and the effects of LVRS on survival rates.
