Research Article: Endobronchial Valve Replacements in Patients with Advanced Emphysema After Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
Introduction:
Endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR) with valves has become an established procedure for treating advanced emphysema in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but selecting patients and guiding their way in case of therapy-failure remains a challenge. Up to % of patients develop complete lobar atelectasis and gain functional therapy benefit, represented by clinical, lung function and exercise improvements. – The development of complete lobar atelectasis is moreover associated with a survival benefit.…
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