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Symposium Issue CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

The role of surgery in copd

Gordon Michael DuffellEmory University School of Medicine, Atlanta
, MD
Pages 197-202 | Published online: 06 Jul 2016
 
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Abstract

Two surgical approaches to COPD are removal of bullae in emphysema and correction of abnormal large-airway collapse. Bullectomy has brought gratifying early improvement, but benefits are usually short-lived. Experience with the second procedure is limited.

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