Effects of bronchial thermoplasty and cryoablation on airway smooth muscle

Abstract. Background:. The effectiveness of bronchial thermoplasty (BT) has been reported in patients with severe asthma. This study compared the effects of BT and cryoballoon ablation (CBA) therapy on the airway smooth muscle (ASM). Methods:. Eight healthy male beagle dogs were included in this exp...

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Main Authors: Xuan Li, Shuan-Shuan Xie, Guo-Shu Li, Jie Zeng, Hong-Xia Duan, Chang-Hui Wang, Pei-Fang Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2021-09-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000001681