Our initial experiences with endobronchial valve: A new approach for lung volume reduction Endobronşiyal kapakçik ile ilk deneyimlerimiz: Akciǧer hacim azaltilmasinda yeni bir yöntem
Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, cilt.21, sa.3, ss.823-828, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Doi Numarası: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2013.5168
- Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.823-828
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, endobronchial valve, lung volume reduction surgery
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
An endobronchial valve can improve lung function measures and quality of life for patients with emphysema. The valve is designed to block inspiratory airflow in affected regions of an emphysematous lung, thereby conferring the benefits of lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) without the risks of major surgery in selected patients. Also, it gives an option to improve lung functions in patients who are not candidates for LVRS or before transplantation. In this article, we discussed our experience on the use of endobronchial valves on four patients with heterogenous emphysema with persistent symptoms and functional restrictions, despite medical treatment and were frequently hospitalized due to dyspnea.