Outcomes of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for End-Stage Emphysema Patients: Emphysema Index on Computed Tomography identifies Targets for Lung Volume Reduction 

E. McCormack (Drogheda, Ireland)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Thoracic surgery: preoperative assessment, outcome and complications
Session: Thoracic surgery: preoperative assessment, outcome and complications
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3221
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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