Background Intrabronchial valve placement for endoscopic lung volume reduction is used
for patients with severe lung emphysema. Different treatment approaches are unilateral …

Background A clinical study was performed to assess the safety and efficacy of bilateral
AeriSeal Emphysematous Lung Sealant System (ELS) treatment in patients with advanced …

BACKGROUND: We evaluated the feasibility and short-term functional outcome after
bronchoscopic lung-volume reduction performed with one-way valves in patients with …

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

As well as lung volume reduction surgery, different minimally invasive endoscopic
techniques are available to achieve lung volume reduction in patients with severe …

Background Lung volume reduction surgery improves survival in selected patients with
emphysema, and has generated interest in bronchoscopic approaches that might achieve …

Background Bronchoscopic lung-volume reduction with the use of one-way endobronchial
valves is a potential treatment for patients with severe emphysema. To date, the benefits …

Background Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with implant of one-way
endobronchial valves (EBV) is a feasible treatment for management of heterogeneous …

Background Therapeutic options for patients with severe emphysema remain limited. In
selected patients, lung volume reduction surgery has been shown to improve pulmonary …

OBJECTIVES: Minimally invasive endoscopic treatment of emphysema could provide
palliation with less risk than lung volume reduction surgery and offer therapy to patients …