Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Shown To Prolong And Improve Life For Some Emphysema Patients

Monday, July 27, 2009 - 09:35 in Health & Medicine

Lung volume reduction surgery can have a significantly beneficial effect in patients with severe emphysema, according to the first ever study to randomize emphysema patients to receive either LVRS or non-surgical medical care.

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