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

Background: Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) using 1-way endobronchial
valves (EBV) has become a guideline treatment in patients with advanced emphysema …

Background Despite bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with valves is a
minimally invasive treatment for emphysema, it can associate with some complications. We …

Background: Pharmacologic therapeutics for advanced emphysema have limited benefit.
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves (EBVs) have reported …

Background: Trials suggest that bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with
endobronchial valve (EBV) implantation may produce similar effects as lung volume …

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

OBJECTIVES Lung volume reduction (LVR) is an efficient and approved treatment for
selected emphysema patients. There is some evidence that repeated LVR surgery (LVRS) …

Background Over the last several years, the morbidity, mortality, and high costs associated
with lung volume reduction (LVR) surgery has fuelled the development of different methods …

Background: Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with valves has been shown to
improve lung function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with emphysema, but …

Background Despite optimal therapy many patients with emphysema remain significantly
breathless and limited. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR), using valves placed …