Review Article
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
Table 1
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction modalities with their indications and commonly encountered complications.
| Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction modality | Indications | Common complications |
| Endobronchial blockers | Heterogeneous Emphysema | (1) Blocker migration | (2) Postobstructive pneumonia |
| Airway bypass stents | Homogenous Emphysema | (1) COPD exacerbation | (2) Pneumonia/bronchitis | (3) Air leak/pneumomediastinum |
| Endobronchial valves | Heterogeneous Emphysema | (1) COPD exacerbation | (2) Pneumothorax | (3) Bleeding | (4) Pneumonia |
| Thermal vapor ablation | Heterogeneous Emphysema | (1) COPD exacerbation | (2) Pneumonitis |
| Biological sealants | Both homogenous and heterogeneous emphysema | (1) COPD exacerbation | (2) Pneumonia/aspiration |
| Airway implants/coils | Both homogenous and heterogeneous emphysema | Data not yet available |
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