Surgery for severe COPD

Lung volume reduction and lung transplantation

Gerald M. O'Brien Dr O'Brien is assistant professor of medicine and Dr Criner is professor of medicine, division of pulmonary and critical care medicine, department of medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia.Correspondence[email protected].

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Gerard J. Criner Dr O'Brien is assistant professor of medicine and Dr Criner is professor of medicine, division of pulmonary and critical care medicine, department of medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

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The goal of surgical therapy in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is to prolong life by (1) preventing secondary complications, (2) relieving dyspnea, and (3) enhancing quality of life by improving functional status. In this article, the authors review the newer procedure known as lung volume reduction surgery as well as the established lung transplantation technique. Patient selection, complications, and outcome are discussed.

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