A systematic review of lung volume reduction surgery
Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical
Record ID 31999008605
English
Authors' objectives:
To assess the available evidence on lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) for emphysema.
Authors' recomendations:
This review found that the safety and/or efficacy of the procedure cannot be determined due to an incomplete and/or poor quality evidence-base. An audit is required (to assess both safety and efficacy).
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.surgeons.org/asernip-s/
Year Published:
1999
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Emphysema
- Pneumonectomy
Contact
Organisation Name:
Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures-Surgical
Contact Address:
ASERNIP-S PO Box 553, Stepney SA 5069 Australia Tel: +61 8 8363 7513; Fax: +61 8 8362 2077;
Contact Name:
college.asernip@surgeons.org
Contact Email:
college.asernip@surgeons.org
Copyright:
Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical
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