Lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema
Banerjee S, Babidge W, Cuncins-Hearn A, Miller J, Noorani H Z, Smith J, Mensinkai S
Record ID 32006000007
English, French
Authors' objectives:
The aim of this report is to summarize the available information on the use of lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) for emphysema, including buttressing (reinforcing) or no buttressing; staples or laser; unilateral or bilateral procedures; staged or simultaneous procedures; and median sternotomy (MS) or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
https://www.ccohta.ca/
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
n/a
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Pneumonectomy
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Bronchoscopy
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment(CCOHTA)
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