A Randomized Trial Comparing Lung-Volume–Reduction Surgery with Medical Therapy for Severe Emphysema
NENational Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia University
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Abstract
Background
Lung-volume-reduction surgery has been proposed as a palliative treatment for severe emphysema. Effects on mortality, the magnitude and durability of benefits, and criteria for the selection of patients have not been established.
Methods
A total of 1218 patients with severe emphysema underwent pulmonary rehabilitation and were randomly assigned to undergo lung-volume-reduction surgery or to receive continued medical treatment.
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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia University
Topics & keywords
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Keywords
- Medicine
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Surgery
- COPD
- Interim analysis
- Randomized controlled trial
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Lung
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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