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The Effect of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations

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2007

Year

George R. Washko, Vincent S. Fan, Scott D. Ramsey, Zab Mohsenifar, Fernando J. Martínez, Barry J. Make, Frank C. Sciurba, G.J. Criner, Omar A. Minai, Malcolm M. DeCamp,
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Abstract

LVRS reduces the frequency of COPD exacerbations and increases the time to first exacerbation. One explanation for this benefit may be the postoperative improvement in lung function.

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