Treating Emphysema with Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

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.

References and Resources
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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.

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