One-Way Endobronchial Valves as Management for Persistent Air Leaks: A Preview of What's to Come?

A comment is presented about a study by Criner and colleagues that reported promising results about the use of endoscopic lung volume reduction for heterogenous emphysema treatment including significant improvements to patients' quality of life and lung function. The use integrated one-way endobronchial valves (EBVs) that allow unidirectional flow of air is cited. The study has also been commended for being the latest single-center case series to date.