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An Integrative Approach of the Fissure Completeness Score and Chartis Assessment in Endobronchial Valve Treatment for Emphysema.

Karin KloosterT David KosterChristoph Ruwwe-GlösenkampDorothea TheiligFelix DoellingerJacopo SaccomannoHuib A M KerstjensDirk-Jan SlebosRalf-Harto Hübner
Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2020)
Quantitative CT analysis is recommended in all patients evaluated for endobronchial valves. Patients with incomplete fissures (left major fissure: FCS <80%; right major fissure: <90%) can be excluded from Chartis measurement and endobronchial valve treatment. In patients with more complete fissures, the FCS is not specific enough for endobronchial valve treatment decisions. In this case, additional Chartis measurements are always recommended in the right lung. For the left lung, Chartis assessments may be omitted if the FCS is >95%.
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