Overview

A panel of recognized authorities comprehensively review the medical, surgical, and pathophysiologic issues relevant to lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema. Topics range from the open technique and video-assisted thoracoscopic approaches to LVRS, to anesthetic management, to perioperative and nursing care of the patient. The experts also detail the selection of candidates for LVRS, the clinical results and clinical trials in LVRS, and the effects of LVRS on survival rates.

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Author:   Michael Argenziano ,  Mark E. Ginsburg
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2002
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.470kg
ISBN:  

9781617372209

ISBN 10:   161737220
Pages:   274
Publication Date:   05 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I. Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Medical Management of Emphysema The Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Emphysema Neil W. Schluger and Jeanine D'Armiento Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Evaluation of the Patient with Emphysema David Balfe and Zab Mohsenifar Cardiovascular Effects of Emphysema Steven M. Scharf Radiologic Assessment of Emphysema in LVRS Candidates John H. M. Austin, Gregory D. N. Pearson, Maria C. Shiau, and Yahya M. Berkmen Medical Management of Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chun K. Yip Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Severe Emphysema Matthew N. Bartels Part II. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema The History of Surgery for Emphysema Joseph J. DeRose, Jr. and Kenneth M. Steinglass Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Open Technique Antonio L. Visbal, Claude Deschamps, and James P. Utz Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Approaches Joshua R. Sonett and Mark J. Krasna Anesthetic Management of the Patient Undergoing Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Ellise S. Delphin Perioperative and Nursing Care of the LVRS Patient Patricia A. Jellen and Frances Brogan Selection of Candidates for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Byron Thomashow Clinical Results and Clinical Trials in Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Charles W. Hoopes and Mark D. Iannettoni Effect of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery on Survival in Patients with Advanced Emphysema Michael Argenziano, Lyall A. Gorenstein, and Mark E. Ginsburg Management of the Patient with Lung Cancer and Severe Emphysema Joseph J. DeRose, Jr., Michael Argenziano, and Mark E. Ginsburg Lung Transplantation and LVRS in the Treatment of Advanced Emphysema Larry L. Schulman

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This attractive and handy-sized book covers this subject comprehensively, with fully referenced contributions from all of the multidisciplinary team required for such major surgery to prove safe and effective in a severely compromised group of patients. - British Journal of Surgery ...it contains very useful information and can be recommended to all physicians and nurses interested in severe emphysema and lung volume reduction surgery in all its aspects. -Acta Surgica Belgica

This attractive and handy-sized book covers this subject comprehensively, with fully referenced contributions from all of the multidisciplinary team required for such major surgery to prove safe and effective in a severely compromised group of patients. - British Journal of Surgery ...it contains very useful information and can be recommended to all physicians and nurses interested in severe emphysema and lung volume reduction surgery in all its aspects. -Acta Surgica Belgica

This attractive and handy-sized book covers this subject comprehensively, with fully referenced contributions from all of the multidisciplinary team required for such major surgery to prove safe and effective in a severely compromised group of patients. - British Journal of Surgery ...it contains very useful information and can be recommended to all physicians and nurses interested in severe emphysema and lung volume reduction surgery in all its aspects. -Acta Surgica Belgica

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