Bullectomy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive, disabling condition which leads to poor quality of life and limited survival. Over the years, a variety of surgical procedures have been used to achieve symptomatic improvement in selected patients. This article gives a historical account of these interventions and looks at current surgical options, both for primary treatment and management of complications.
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Cardiothoracic Centre-Liverpool.
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D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*