Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)

    Overview

    Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a type of cardiothoracic surgery that reduces the volume of a patient's lungs, typically by removal of damaged, diseased, or otherwise non-functional lung tissue. This surgery is commonly performed on patients suffering lung diseases such as cancer, emphysema, or COPD.

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    Profiles
    Traves Crabtree

    Traves Crabtree, MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgeon Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cancer Care, General Surgery
    315 W. Carpenter St. 2nd Floor, Clinic C Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Stephen Hazelrigg

    Stephen Hazelrigg, MD

    Cardiovascular Surgeon Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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