Recent advances in bronchoscopic lung volume reduction for severe COPD patients
Rein Posthuma,
Anouk W. Vaes,
Martijn A. Spruit
et al.
Abstract:Purpose of review
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is a novel and effective treatment for a specific phenotype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by advanced emphysema with static lung hyperinflation and severe breathlessness. This review aims to provide an overview of the recent advances made in BLVR.
Recent findings
For achieving optimal outcomes with BLVR, patient selection and target lobe identification is crucia… Show more
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