RESULTS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF GENERALIZED EMPHYSEMA OF THE LUNGS

An analysis of examination and treatment results was made in 123 patients with generalized emphysema of the lungs and respiratory failure of II-III degree. The patients were divided into two groups according to the age: younger than 40 years old (group A - 9 patients), 40 years old and older (group B - 114). A surgical reduction of lung volume was performed to correct the respiratory failure in 69 patients. The rate of postoperative complications consisted of 14,7% in group A and it was 42,2% in group B