| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883295 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Our study shows that in selected patients with esophageal carcinoma who suffer from severe emphysema, simultaneous unilateral LVRS renders esophageal tumor resection safe and effective. Also, these patients may experience early improvement in pulmonary function and HRQL.
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Authors
Qun-You MD, Ru-Wen MD, Yao-Guang MD, Shi-Zhi MD, Michael K.Y. MD, Tai-Qian MD, Jing-Hai MD, Yun-Ping MD,