Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
The Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Emphysema....Pages 3-14
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Evaluation of the Patient with Emphysema....Pages 15-27
Cardiovascular Effects of Emphysema....Pages 29-56
Radiologic Assessment of Emphysema in LVRS Candidates....Pages 57-80
Medical Management of Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease....Pages 81-96
Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Severe Emphysema....Pages 97-123
Front Matter....Pages 125-125
The History of Surgery for Emphysema....Pages 127-137
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery....Pages 139-148
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery....Pages 149-157
Anesthetic Management of the Patient Undergoing Lung Volume Reduction Surgery....Pages 159-168
Perioperative and Nursing Care of the LVRS Patient....Pages 169-180
Selection of Candidates for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery....Pages 181-194
Clinical Results and Clinical Trials in Lung Volume Reduction Surgery....Pages 195-208
Effects of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery on Survival in Patients with Advanced Emphysema....Pages 209-223
Management of the Patient with Lung Cancer and Severe Emphysema....Pages 225-235
Lung Transplantation and LVRS in the Treatment of Advanced Emphysema....Pages 237-264
Back Matter....Pages 265-273