Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction--current opinion

Swiss Med Wkly. 2010 Dec 17:140:w13140. doi: 10.4414/smw.2010.13140. eCollection 2010.

Abstract

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction is a new technology designed to reduce hyperinflation in severe COPD by implantation of endobronchial devices, such as biodegradable material, endobronchial valves or bronchopulmonary stents, via flexible bronchoscopy. This article discusses newest developments and results in bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / surgery*
  • Pneumonectomy / methods*