Real-Life Nationwide Outcomes of Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction with Endobronchial Valves in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This study demonstrates the real-life efficacy of BLVR using endobronchial valves, highlighting a significant improvement in FEV1 and a reduction in severe COPD exacerbations. The procedure did not increase pneumonia rates or affect mortality, supporting continued use of BLVR for managing patients with COPD.
Authors
- Anders Løkke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6905-4141)
- Morten Borg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6204-2623)
- Ole Hilberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3075-3463)
- Rikke Ibsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9008-429X)
Institutions
- University of Southern Denmark (DK)
- Aarhus University (DK)
- Danish Institute for Quality and Accreditation in Healthcare (DK)
- Lillebaelt Hospital (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Respiration
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000543010
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.26