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DLCO: diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second; HRCT: high-resolution computed tomography; LVRS: lung volume reduction surgery; NETT: National Emphysema Treatment Trial; PaO2: arterial partial pressure of oxygen; PaCO2: arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide; RV: residual volume; TLC: total lung capacity.
* Comorbid illnesses may be considered relative contraindications depending on degree of severity.
¶ The NETT trial required a body mass index less than 31.1 kg/m2 for men and less than 32.3 kg/m2 for women. It is not known whether more severe obesity would adversely affect perioperative risk.
Δ Low post rehabilitation maximal achieved cycle ergometry watts (W) is defined as at or below the sex specific 40th percentile (25 W for women and 40 W for men).
◊ High post rehabilitation maximal achieved cycle ergometry watts (W) is defined as above the sex specific 40th percentile (25 W for women and 40 W for men). This is a relative contraindication.