Emphysema

Outcomes after unilateral lung volume reduction
BACKGROUND: For patients with end-stage emphysema undergoing lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), we have preferred a bilateral (BLVRS) approach to achieve maximum benefit with a single procedure.

St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1013
USA
Ex vivo bilateral pulmonary embolectomy for donor lungs prior to transplantation
Pulmonary arterial embolic disease of donor lungs is a known entity.

Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
Update on the management of COPD
COPD is highly prevalent and will continue to be an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

Boston, MA 02135-2997
USA
[Collateral ventilation]
The phenomenon of collateral ventilation is defined as ventilation of alveolar structures through passages or channels that bypass the normal airways.


Germany
[Evaluation of the diaphragm in patients with COPD (emphysema dominant type) by abdominal ultrasonog
The aim of this study was to clarify whether the diaphragm in patients with COPD (emphysema dominant type) can be evaluated by abdominal ultrasonography.


Japan
Treatment of COPD: a matrix perspective
Fundamental physical properties, such as the intrinsic recoil of the lung, are governed by the extracellular matrix.

Boston, MA
USA
Lung volume reduction reoperations
BACKGROUND: Optimal management of emphysematous patients who have lost the benefits achieved after lung volume reduction surgery is a clinical dilemma.

Rome, Italy
Italy
Augmentation therapy in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
BACKGROUND: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disorder that leads to early-onset emphysema.
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
USA
Effects of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema on Glyco-lipidic Hormones
Background Pulmonary emphysema is associated to cachexia and disregulation of the hormones regulating the glyco-lipidic metabolism, with insulin-resistance and altered substrate utilization.

Rome, Italy
Italy
First decade's experience with thoracoscopic lobectomy in infants and children
PURPOSE: This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of thoracoscopic lobectomy in infants and children.

Denver, CO 80111
USA