Main description:

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.

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