Lung volume reduction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Statins and Pulmonary Hypertension in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a chronic multisystem disease with a considerable burden. One of its most common complications is pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). It has been demonstrated that the development of PAH is correlated with decreased quality of life and survival. Different medications have been proposed for the treatment of PAH, among which one can name statins. Howeve...

Lung volume reduction surgery in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Lung volume reduction surgery and lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Medical treatment of emphysema does not alter the natural progression of the disease. Surgical techniques are an attractive conceptual approach to treat hyperinflation in these patients. Lung volume reduction surgery and lung transplantation are appropriate therapeutic options for a selected population with emphysema. We will review the available evidence to support these approaches.

Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Lung Volume Reduction for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Indonesia

Aims/Objectives Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) is a minimalist operation using a fiber optic cable that is connected to a video screen television for imaging objects and surgery will be done through several small incisions like keyhole of the chest cavity. VATS advantages compared to conventional surgery is the recovery time is shorter and very useful in situations whereas conventi...

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: History and progress

Emphysema is one of the pathological manifestations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which leads to lung hyperinflation, decreased activity of the diaphragm, decreased compliance of the lung, and difficulties in gas exchange. The clinical effect of pharmacological treatment for patients with severe emphysema is limited. In recent years, the emergence of bronchoscopic lung volume...