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Endoscopic lung volume reduction in pulmonary emphysema
Duysinx B. , Heinen V. , Louis R. , Corhay J-L.
Rev Med Liege 2015, 70(12),609-616Abstract : Emphysema is characterized by an irreversible alveolar destruction, a progressive lung hyperinflation and a dysfunction of respiratory muscles. It induces a respiratory functional limitation and a decrease of quality of life. Endoscopic lung volume reduction represents a potential alternative to surgical treatments for advanced heterogeneous emphysema without concomitant surgical morbidity. The different bronchoscopic systems for lung volume reduction currently under evaluation are presented.
