Open AccessLung volume reduction surgery for native lung hyperinflation following single-lung transplantation for emphysema: which patients?
Author(s) -
Hannah Wilson,
M. Carby,
Emma Beddow
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezs086
Subject(s) - medicine , lung volume reduction surgery , lung transplantation , lung volumes , lung , pulmonary function testing , surgery , vital capacity , transplantation , pneumonectomy , hyperinflation , wedge resection , radiology , lung function , diffusing capacity , monetary policy , monetary economics , economics , resection
Lung transplantation is an established treatment for patients with advanced emphysema. Double-lung transplantation is favoured to avoid complications following single-lung transplantation, including native lung hyperinflation. Nonetheless, single-lung transplantation continues due to limited donor organ availability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pre-operative assessment, surgical techniques and outcomes in patients undergoing lung volume reduction surgery for native lung hyperinflation.
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