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Improvements of the shape and strength of the diaphragm after endoscopic lung volume reduction.

par Taton, Olivier ;Gevenois, Pierre-Alain ;Van Muylem, Alain ;Antoine, Bondue;Van Laethem, Sébastien ;Leduc, Dimitri
Référence Thorax, 79, 8, page (711-717)
Publication Publié, 2024-07

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Endoscopic lung volume reduction improves lung function, quality of life and exercise capacity in severe emphysema patients. However, its effect on the diaphragm function is not well understood. We hypothesised that endoscopic lung volume reduction increases its strength by modifying its shape.