Endobronchial valves for emphysema and persistent air-leak: 10-year experience in an Asian country

Abstract Background Endobronchial valve (EBV) therapy, a validated method for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) in severe emphysema, has been explored for persistent air-leak (PAL) management. However, its effectiveness and safety in the Asian population require further real-world evaluatio...

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Published in:	BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Main Authors:	Jin-Young Huh, Byeong-Ho Jeong, Ho il Yoon, Hojoong Kim, Young-Jae Cho, Changhwan Kim, Seung Jun Lee, Hwan hee Kim, Seung Won Ra, Ye Jin Lee, Beong Ki Kim, Sung Kyoung Kim, Ki Hyun Seo, Sei Won Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-04-01
Subjects:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Emphysema Pneumothorax Bronchoscopies
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02982-2