Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction in Relation to Body Mass Index in Patients with Severe Heterogeneous Emphysema

Conclusion: Baseline BMI is relevant when selecting candidates for ELVR. Our results show that the COPD patients with a lower BMI gained a significant amount of weight, thus increasing their BMI after the procedure. The rate of complications was higher in the lower BMI group. These findings should alert physicians and encourage nutritional assessment in this population.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research