Sequential unilateral lung volume reduction for emphysema - Stretching the benefit.
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) and Surgical Lung Volume Reduction (SLVR) and are two different approaches used to remodel severely emphysematous lungs to improve lung function and quality-of-life. We present a case initially referred for lung transplantation, where sequential left upper lobe BLVR and 7 years later right upper lobe SLVR, providing enduring physiological and functional improvement. The potential for sustained benefit via sequential unilateral lung volume reduction is under-appreciated.
Lung Transplant Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Sadie
S
Khorramnia
Lung Transplant Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Lynda
L
Holsworth
Hobart Private Hospital, Hobart, Australia.
Hugh
H
Mestitz
Lung Transplant Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Glen P
GP
Westall
Lung Transplant Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Trevor J
TJ
Williams
Lung Transplant Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Julian H
JH
Gooi
Lung Transplant Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Gregory I
GI
Snell
Hyperinflation; Lung volume reduction; Pulmonary emphysema