Lung Emphysema Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Wang Jun et al
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Publish Date: 2000-11-14
Features: Emphysema is a very common chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, characterized by irreversible obstruction of the distal terminal bronchioles of the lungs, with its pathogenesis associated with smoking. Emphysema is primarily treated with internal medicine, with commonly used medications including bronchodilators, hormones, antibiotics, and oxygen. These can often improve patients' symptoms and quality of life, but only oxygen can improve their survival rate. The book consists of 14 chapters and over 200,000 words, richly illustrated and comprehensive in content. It covers both fundamental theories such as the anatomical basis, pathophysiological mechanisms, and experimental research of emphysema, as well as advanced clinical diagnostic techniques including imaging, clinical pulmonary function tests, and nuclear imaging. Particularly, it comprehensively elaborates on the classification of emphysema, preoperative evaluation, indications and contraindications for various surgeries, surgical principles, techniques, anesthesia, postoperative management, and follow-up standards. The book incorporates both international and domestic data, reflecting the latest advancements in emphysema surgery. It is an exceptional and rare specialized work, serving as a guide and reference for thoracic surgeons to conduct surgical treatment for emphysema, with strong theoretical and practical value. The book essentially summarizes and reflects the current state of international emphysema surgery, making it a valuable reference for thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiologists, physical rehabilitation scientists, and graduate students in related disciplines in clinical practice.