| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9161876 | Chest | 2005 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Six months after randomization, LVRS produced better palliation than optimal medical therapy in patients with advanced emphysema
Keywords
LVRSCRDQHUINETTSF-366MWDTLCDCCDLCOQuality of life6-min walk distanceNational Emphysema Treatment TrialEmphysemaCOPDChronic obstructive lung diseaselung volume reduction surgeryResidual volumediffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxideTotal lung capacitySurgeryconfidence intervalMedical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short FormChronic Respiratory Disease QuestionnaireLung volume reduction
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Authors
John D MD, FCCP, Robert L MD, Richard A MD, FCCP, Bartolome R MD, FCCP, Charles H PhD, Edward P MD, FCCP, David MD, Peter MD, FCCP, Gerard MB, FCCP, Cameron D MD, FCCP,