Design of the Endobronchial Valve for Emphysema Palliation Trial (VENT): a non-surgical method of lung volume reduction

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lung volume reduction surgery is effective at improving lung function, quality of life, and mortality in carefully selected individuals with advanced emphysema. Recently, less invasive bronchoscopic approaches have been designed to u...

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Main Authors: Noppen Marc, Goldin Jonathan, Ernst Armin, McLennan Geoffrey, Kovitz Kevin L, Herth Felix JF, Strange Charlie, Criner Gerard J, Sciurba Frank C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/7/10