Identifying Responders and Exploring Mechanisms of Action of the Endobronchial Coil Treatment for Emphysema

Conclusions: Our results confirm that emphysema patients benefit from endobronchial coil treatment. The primary mechanism of action is decreasing static hyperinflation with improvement of airway resistance which consequently changes dynamic lung mechanics. However, the right patient population needs to be selected for the treatment to be beneficial which should include patients with severe lung hyperinflation, severe air trapping, and significant emphysema in target lobes.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research