… , mortality, and high costs associated with lung volume reduction (LVR) surgery has fuelled
… In this meta-analysis, we sought to study and compare the efficacy of most of these methods…

… Differences in pulmonary function (FEV1, residual volume criteria for this meta-analysis
consisted of disabling emphysema, [RV], total lung capacity [TLC], FVC), exercise capacity (6-min…

… We did a systematic review and meta-analysis. We searched MEDLINE on Sept 29, 2016,
for trials of lung volume reduction in patients with emphysema, and we did an updated search …

… with endobronchial valves (EBVs) have reported improvements in lung function, … Lung
volume Reduction. We here present a Meta-analysis and systematic review of bronchoscopic lung …

… We aim to address several clinical interests regarding lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS)
for severe emphysema using meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized …

… and hyperinflation are considered candidates for lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). This
… Less invasive procedures, such as endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR), have been …

… Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) can be suggested as an alternative for
surgical lung volume reduction surgery for severe emphysema patients. This article intends to …

… pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, those with severe emphysema and poor lung function
are often considered for additional surgical procedures such as the lung volume reduction (…

… Increasing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) indicate that bronchoscopic lung volume
reduction (BLVR) is effective for severe emphysema. In this meta-analysis, we investigated the …

… ta-analysis gives an estimate of the overall treatment effect based on all clinical trials that
will ever be performed using this type of LVR-coil, and the results of this metaanalysis can be …