Changes in mBODE after lung volume reduction surgery

The percentage of patients (x axis) experiencing changes in mBODE (modified Body mass index, airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise capacity) (y axis) six months after randomization to medical therapy or bilateral lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). Patients who had died or were not able to provide data to calculate mBODE at each time point are also illustrated.

Reprinted with permission of the American Thoracic Society. Copyright © 2008 American Thoracic Society. Martinez, FJ, Han, MK, Andrei, AC, et al. Longitudinal change in the BODE index predicts mortality in severe emphysema. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2008; 178:491. Official journal of the American Thoracic Society. Diane Gern, Publisher.

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Changes in mBODE after lung volume reduction surgery