[Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction is a treatment offered to patients with severe heterogenous emphysema]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2014 Jul 14;176(29):V01140005.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Introduction of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction as a treatment for severe emphysema has been defined as an area of development by The Danish Health and Medicines Authority. We here present the rationale for treatment, in- and exclusion criteria, and ultimately the organization for assessment, treatment and follow-up in Denmark. The treatment aim is to lower dyspnoea. There is a national protocol for patient selection according to in- and exclusion criteria. Different commercial devices are available, but endobronchial valves have been the devices mostly applied. A national database has been established to evaluate cost-effectiveness.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchoscopy / methods*
  • Denmark
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • Pneumonectomy / methods
  • Pulmonary Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Emphysema / surgery*
  • Radiography