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Zentralbl Chir
; 148(S 01): S51-S70, 2023 Aug.
Artigo
em Alemão
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37604145
RESUMO
More than 20 years ago, surgical lung volume reduction (LVRS) was already established in patients with advanced emphysema as a palliative therapy option that reduces respiratory distress and improves lung function and quality of life. In addition, bronchoscopic procedures (BLVR) aimed at volume reduction have existed for just over 10 years. The advantages and disadvantages of LVRS and BLVR are discussed in this article.