From an emphysema client that keeps up to date on LVRS results. Thanks for the article. I have been keeping up with the subject by talking to people who have undergone the operation plus the statistical sheets on it. In two cases the most successful moved to the worst category. All agree the prices are terrible and one year later they are still getting bills.
Prices are double the original quote.
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