Novel Technologies in Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction

Daniela Gompelmann; Felix J F Herth

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2015.12.006

Novel Technologies in Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction

Thorac Surg Clin. 2016 May;26(2):177-86. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2015.12.006.

Authors

Daniela Gompelmann¹, Felix J F Herth²

Affiliations

¹ Pneumology and Critical Care Medicine, Thoraxklinik at University of Heidelberg, Röntgenstr. 1, Heidelberg 69126, Germany.
² Pneumology and Critical Care Medicine, Thoraxklinik at University of Heidelberg, Röntgenstr. 1, Heidelberg 69126, Germany. Electronic address: felix.herth@med.uni-heidelberg.de.

PMID: 27112257
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2015.12.006

Abstract

Endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR) presents an effective therapy in patients with advanced emphysema. Different ELVR techniques are available differing in mechanism of action, degree of reversibility and safety. Precise patient selection with respect to pulmonary function test, emphysema distribution, and collateral ventilation are prerequisites for a successful use of the various ELVR techniques. To date, there are only a few randomized controlled trials for bronchoscopic therapy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, so the various techniques should be performed within clinical trials or registry studies.

Keywords: COPD; Emphysema; Endoscopic lung volume reduction; Interventional bronchoscopy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bronchoscopy / methods*
Humans
Lung / surgery*
Pneumonectomy / methods*
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / surgery*