Endobronchial Valve Therapy in Patients with Homogeneous Emphysema: Results from the IMPACT Study

2016361 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Arschang Valipour · Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Health

Dirk‐Jan Slebos · University Medical Center Groningen

Felix Herth · Heidelberg University

Kaid Darwiche · Ruhrlandklinik

Manfred Wagner · Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität

Joachim H. Ficker · Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität

Christoph Petermann

Abstract

EBV in patients with homogeneous emphysema without collateral ventilation results in clinically meaningful benefits of improved lung function, exercise tolerance, and quality of life.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 194, Issue 9, pp. 1073-1082

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201607-1383oc

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