Endobronchial valves for bronchopleural fistula: pitfalls and principles

Background: Placement of endobronchial valves for bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is not always straightforward. A simple guide to the steps for an uncomplicated procedure does not encompass pitfalls that need to be understood and overcome to maximize the efficacy of this modality. Objectives: The obje...

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Main Authors: Dany Gaspard, Thaddeus Bartter, Ziad Boujaoude, Haroon Raja, Rohan Arya, Nikhil Meena, Wissam Abouzgheib
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-01-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1753465816672132