Endobronchial Valves for the Treatment of Advanced Emphysema.

Endobronchial Valves for the Treatment of Advanced Emphysema. Chest. 2020 Dec 17;: Authors: Klooster K, Slebos DJ Abstract Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with one-way endobronchial valves is a guideline treatment option for patients with advanced emphysema, supported by extensive scientific data. Patients limited by severe hyperinflation, with a suitable emphysema treatment target lobe and with absence of collateral ventilation are the responders to this treatment. Detailed patient selection, a professional treatment performance, and dedicated follow-up of the valve treatment, including management of complications, are key ingredients to success. This treatment does not stand alone, it especially requires extensive knowledge of COPD where the most appropriate treatment is discussed in a multi-disciplinary approach. In this issue of "How I Do It" we discuss the endobronchial valve treatment for emphysema and provide a guideline for patient selection, treatment guidance, and practice tools, based on our own experience and literature. PMID: 33345947 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Chest - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Chest Source Type: research