Vapor for lung volume reduction; pros and cons.
Title | Vapor for lung volume reduction; pros and cons. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Zarogoulidis, P., Hohenforst-Schmidt W., Huang H., Sapalidis K., Kosmidis C., Tryfon S., Vagionas A., Tsakiridis K., Drevelegas K., Romanidis K., & Freitag L. |
Journal | Expert Rev Respir Med |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 12 |
Pagination | 1189-1195 |
Date Published | 2020 Dec |
ISSN | 1747-6356 |
Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is a novel approach for treatment of emphysema. Several techniques are available to accomplish BLVR including Bronchoscopic Vapor Thermal Ablation (BVTA). This technique is easy to perform and considered safe due to its gradual effect. We discuss BTVA in detail in this editorial. |
DOI | 10.1080/17476348.2020.1816467 |
Alternate Journal | Expert Rev Respir Med |
PubMed ID | 32870725 |