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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS): For the treatment of emphysema - 03/2025

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS): For the treatment of emphysema
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Abstract

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is done to remove parts of the lung that have been damaged by emphysema. This handout describes the process of being considered for LVRS at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC)

Author
Emphysema Surgery Program
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2004
Revision Date
03/2025
General Subject
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Emphysema
Lung Transplant
Organ Transplant
Transplant
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Lung
Lung Disorders
Lung Surgery
Languages
English
Record ID
5141