OUTCOMES IN HIGH RISK PATIENTS WITH COPD UNDERGOING LUNG VOLUME REDUCTION SURGERY

Authors :: Biggar, Dorothy G.
Cooper, J D.
Mercer, B C.
Patterson, G A.
Lefrak, S S.
Pohl, M S.
Source :: Chest. October 1999, Vol. 116 Issue 4, 375S
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Purpose: To determine outcomes: [six minute walk(6MW),pulmonary function (FEV1, FEV%), gas exchange (pCO2, pO2) and survival] following lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) in patient with COPD considered to be high [...]

Subjects :: Outcome and process assessment (Health Care) -- Analysis
Lung diseases, Obstructive -- Analysis
Surgery -- Analysis
Health
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