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A 6-year experience of Zephyr endobronchial valves for severe emphysema in an Australian single-centre cohort.

Michael V BrownArash BadieiHubertus JersmannAndrew FonChong G ChewBrett LorrainePhan Nguyen
Published in: Internal medicine journal (2024)
Our study represents the first publicly funded Australian analysis of EBVs. The results align with international prospective trials demonstrating improved lung function and exercise capacity. Australians with severe emphysema and gas trapping should be referred to a multidisciplinary centre for consideration of EBVs.
Keyphrases
  • lung function
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • cystic fibrosis
  • air pollution
  • early onset
  • quality improvement
  • aortic valve replacement
  • drug induced
  • body composition
  • carbon dioxide
  • aortic stenosis