title: Bullectomy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Centre-Liverpool.
authors.forename: A Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Oo
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Page
mesh_terms: D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*