The value of lobar ventilation and perfusion in selecting targeted lobe for Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction in COPD

Conclusions: Selecting the lower lobar VQ for the targeted lobe was associated with the better improvements in PFTs for ELVR. The lobar VQ redistribution to the non-targeted contralateral upper lobe is a likely mechanism of action in ELVR.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yang, L., Hersch, N., Ho-Shon, K., Perrera, C., Williamson, J., Ing, A. Tags: Interventional pulmonology Source Type: research