Endobronchial Valves for Emphysema without Interlobar Collateral Ventilation

Patients with severe emphysema and no collateral ventilation were assigned to receive endobronchial valves or standard care. Despite valve removal in a third of the patients, an intention-to-treat analysis showed improved function and reduced symptoms in patients who received valves. Bronchoscopic l...

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