Intrabronchial Valve Treatment for Prolonged Air Leak: Can We Justify the Cost?
Background. Prolonged air leak is defined as an ongoing air leak for more than 5 days. Intrabronchial valve (IBV) treatment is approved for the treatment of air leaks. Objective. To analyze our experience with IBV and valuate its cost-effectiveness. Methods. Retrospective analysis of IBV from June 2...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2867547 |