Endobronchial valves for treatment of bronchopleural fistula.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Endobronchial valves have recently emerged as a possible alternative to lung volume reduction surgery to treat incapacitating emphysema. The early experience with placement of these valves has been shown to be safe, with short-term improvements of quality of life in this patient population. We report a case in which these valves were used to treat a patient with a persistent air leak.
Medical subject headings
- Asbestosis
- Lung