The impact of emphysema heterogeneity on treatment response after endobronchial valve treatment
Background Lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves can significantly improve functional outcomes in patients with advanced emphysema. The extent and spatial distribution pattern of emphysema shows considerable heterogeneity, which might affect response to endobronchial valve treatment. Our a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2023-08-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/9/4/00279-2023.full |