Open AccessBronchoscopic lung volume reduction - current opinion
Author(s) -
M. Tamm,
Prashant N. Chhajed,
Daiana Stolz
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0036-7672
DOI - 10.4414/smw.2010.13140
Subject(s) - medicine , reduction (mathematics) , copd , lung volume reduction , bronchoscopy , lung , flexible bronchoscopy , hyperinflation , volume (thermodynamics) , lung volumes , radiology , intensive care medicine , monetary policy , physics , geometry , mathematics , quantum mechanics , monetary economics , economics
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.
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