Value of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Treatment of Emphysema.

Publication Title

Thoracic surgery clinics

Authors

Sean C Wightman
Robert J McKenna, Department of Surgery, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2021

Keywords

california; jwci

Abstract

Lung volume reduction surgery can significantly improve quality of life for properly selected patients who are symptomatic despite maximal medical management for emphysema. This requires a well-constructed multidisciplinary team (including transplant) to evaluate and treat these patients.

Specialty/Research Institute

Surgery