Lung reduction as bridge to lung transplantation in pulmonary emphysema.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of bridging to lung transplantation by means of laser ablation of emphysematous bullae in a lung transplant candidate. The patient underwent successful left single-lung transplantation 17 months after lung reduction. He is now well 3 months after transplantation.
Medical subject headings
- Lung Transplantation
- Pneumonectomy
- Pulmonary Emphysema