Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS)is an alternative surgical treatment for patients with which pulmonary condition?

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The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)suggests the following criteria as patient eligibility for LVRS:high-resolution computed tomography evidence of moderate to severe bilateral heterogeneous emphysema or moderate to severe bilateral homogeneous emphysema;no previous laser surgery or LVRS;no giant bulla.LVRS is an alternative surgical treatment for patients with chronic pulmonary emphysema.

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)is an Alternative Surgical Treatment for Patients