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Treating Emphysema with Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
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Dr. Gerard J. Criner, Director of the Temple University Lung Center, talks about the use of lung volume reduction surgery in treating patients with severe emphysema.

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Snyder ML et al. Changes in arterial oxygenation and self-reported oxygen use after lung volume reduction surgery. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2008 Aug 15;178(4):339-45. Epub 2008 Jun 5.

Mineo D et al. Effects of lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema on glycolipidic hormones. Chest. 2008 Jul;134(1):30-7. Epub 2008 Mar 17.

Wilson DO et al. Association of radiographic emphysema and airflow obstruction with lung cancer. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2008 Oct 1;178(7):738-44. Epub 2008 Jun 19.
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