| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2872578 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Bullectomy improved pulmonary function in most patients with a symptomatic or complicated giant bulla, or both. However, increasing bulla size and underlying emphysema resulted in increased treatment morbidity. Underlying diffuse emphysema is not a contraindication to bullectomy.
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Authors
Pradheep MD, K. Robert MD, Dennis A. MD, Mark S. MD, Francis C. MD, Stephen D. MD, William S. MS, Claude MD,