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Author:   Michael Argenziano ,  Mark E. Ginsburg
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2002 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.310kg
ISBN:  

9780896038486

ISBN 10:   0896038483
Pages:   274
Publication Date:   15 October 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

One: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Medical Management of Emphysema.- 1. The Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Emphysema.- 2. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Evaluation of the Patient with Emphysema.- 3. Cardiovascular Effects of Emphysema.- 4. Radiologic Assessment of Emphysema in LVRS Candidates.- 5. Medical Management of Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.- 6. Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Severe Emphysema.- Two: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema.- 7. The History of Surgery for Emphysema.- 8. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Open Technique.- 9. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Approaches.- 10. Anesthetic Management of the Patient Undergoing Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.- 11. Perioperative and Nursing Care of the LVRS Patient.- 12. Selection of Candidates for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.- 13. Clinical Results and Clinical Trials in Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.- 14. Effect of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery on Survival in Patients with Advanced Emphysema.- 15. Management of the Patient with Lung Cancer and Severe Emphysema.- 16. Lung Transplantation and LVRS in the Treatment of Advanced Emphysema.

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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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