Ten priorities for lung volume reduction surgery
Lung volume reduction (LVR) procedures, surgery or endobronchial valve placement, reduce hyperinflation in people with severe COPD and emphysema. By targeting the most damaged parts of a patient's lungs they help the healthy parts of the lungs to function better, improving breathlessness, exercise capacity and survival. But what are best practices for this kind of treatment, and how should patients be evaluated and optimised prior to treatment?
Podcast host Dr Kate Dimoede is joined by Nick Hopkinson, professor of respiratory medicine at Imperial College London, Thorax associate editor, and…
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