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Radiologic Assessment of Emphysema in LVRS Candidates

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Radiologic evaluation has long been pivotal in the evaluation of the patient with pulmonary emphysema. In the era of lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), thoracic imaging provides valuable information about the extent of the disease, preoperative guidance for the surgeon, and prediction of clinical and functional outcomes (1–7).

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Austin, J.H.M., Pearson, G.D.N., Shiau, M.C., Berkmen, Y.M. (2002). Radiologic Assessment of Emphysema in LVRS Candidates. In: Argenziano, M., Ginsburg, M.E. (eds) Lung Volume Reduction Surgery. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-121-3_4

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