Value of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Treatment of Emphysema.

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

Publication Title

Thoracic surgery clinics

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.

Department

Surgery

Recommended Citation

Wightman, Sean C and McKenna, Robert J, "Value of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Treatment of Emphysema." (2021). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 4976.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/4976