| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881978 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Use of a BVATS approach to lung volume reduction surgery is associated with reduced postoperative release of proinflammatory cytokines compared with a sternotomy approach. This may account for the reduction in recovery time and some measures of postoperative morbidity seen with the BVATS approach.
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Authors
Michael E. MD, Jianliang MD, Jeffrey W. MD, Zhen PhD, Larry R. MD, Clifford S. MD, Joseph B. MD,