ISSN:
1436-2813
Keywords:
Key Words: pulmonary emphysema
;
lung volume reduction surgery
;
thoracoscopy
;
laser
;
indication
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
1 ), forced vital capacity, static compliance, and maximal oxygen uptake. The functional residual capacity as measured by the gas dilution method (FRCgas), was unchanged; however, it was found to be decreased significantly when measured by body plethysmograph (FRCbox). Positive correlations existed between the reduction in FRCbox and the increase in FEV1 (r = 0.586, P = 0.0042) and maximal oxygen uptake (r = 0.550, P = 0.018). Pulmonary ventilation and exercise ability in patients with pulmonary emphysema were improved in a volume-dependent manner by thoracoscopic lung volume reduction. These findings indicate that patients with a preoperative trapped gas volume level exceeding 1 l would be ideal candidates for thoracoscopic lung volume reduction.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s005950050498
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