Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
Joint Authors
Ernst, Armin
Anantham, Devanand
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The application of lung volume reduction surgery in clinical practice is limited by high postoperative morbidity and stringent selection criteria.
This has been the impetus for the development of bronchoscopic approaches to lung volume reduction.
A range of different techniques such as endobronchial blockers, airway bypass, endobronchial valves, thermal vapor ablation, biological sealants, and airway implants have been employed on both homogeneous as well as heterogeneous emphysema.
The currently available data on efficacy of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction are not conclusive and subjective benefit in dyspnoea scores is a more frequent finding than improvements on spirometry or exercise tolerance.
Safety data are more promising with rare procedure-related mortality, few serious complications, and short hospital length of stay.
The field of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction continues to evolve as ongoing prospective randomized trials build on earlier feasibility data to clarify the true efficacy of such techniques.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ernst, Armin& Anantham, Devanand. 2010. Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction. Pulmonary Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ernst, Armin& Anantham, Devanand. Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction. Pulmonary Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ernst, Armin& Anantham, Devanand. Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction. Pulmonary Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484991