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The effects of lung volume reduction treatment on diffusing capacity and gas exchange

Lung volume reduction (LVR) treatment in patients with severe emphysema has been shown to have a positive effect on hyperinflation, expiratory flow, exercise capacity and quality of life. However, the effects on diffusing capacity of the lungs and gas exchange are less clear. In this review, the pos...

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Autores principales: van Dijk, Marlies, Klooster, Karin, Ten Hacken, Nick H.T., Sciurba, Frank, Kerstjens, Huib. A.M., Slebos, Dirk-Jan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: European Respiratory Society 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9488951/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33115787
http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/16000617.0171-2019