Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction: Implementation and Practical Considerations

Abstract

Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Guidelines for treatment in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with hyperinflation now include endobronchial lung volume reduction. Since December 2018, 2 valve systems have been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, which has generated widespread interest in this new therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment. Although the technical placement of the endobronchial valves is relatively straightforward, this paper focuses on the multidisciplinary approach to identification, evaluation, and follow-up in addition to procedural techniques for endoscopic lung volume reduction implementation.