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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with severe emphysema and hyperinflation often requires advanced treatments.
  • Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is an established therapy to alleviate hyperinflation and improve quality of life.
  • Various BLVR technologies exist, with endobronchial valves (EBVs) being the most widely adopted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide historical context and summarize evidence for BLVR therapies.
  • To discuss potential complications associated with BLVR procedures.
  • To offer a guide for patient selection and referral for BLVR, emphasizing EBV placement.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on BLVR technologies and clinical outcomes.
  • Focus on endobronchial valve (EBV) placement as a primary BLVR modality.
  • Analysis of patient selection criteria and referral pathways.

Main Results:

  • Endobronchial valve (EBV) placement is a promising BLVR treatment, with over 25,000 procedures globally.
  • Identifying suitable candidates for BLVR can be challenging due to physiological limitations.
  • New technologies may enhance candidate identification and evaluation for BLVR.

Conclusions:

  • BLVR, particularly with EBVs, offers significant benefits for selected advanced COPD patients.
  • Optimizing patient selection is crucial for successful BLVR outcomes.
  • Future research should focus on improving candidate identification and exploring novel BLVR technologies.