Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879022 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In selected patients with homogeneous pulmonary emphysema, lung volume reduction surgery can be successfully performed with low perioperative mortality. Significant improvements in dyspnea, lung function, and exercise capacity are maintained for several years.
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Authors
Walter MD, Michaela MD, Didier MD, Wolfgang MD, Sven MD, Erich W. MD, Konrad E. MD,