Hypoxemia After Endobronchial Valve Deployment for Persistent Air Leak.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.03.036
Abstract: Endobronchial valves (EBVs) are a novel, minimally invasive bronchoscopic management technique for persistent air leaks that fail conservative therapy. Currently, 2 EBVs are available in the United States: the Spiration Valve System (Olympus, Redmond, WA)… read more here.
Keywords: air leak; persistent air; valve; air ... See more keywords
Challenging the Paradigm of Persistent Air Leak: Are We Prolonging the Problem?
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DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202109-2149pp
Abstract: You are managing a patient with a spontaneous pneumothorax and a chest drain in situ, with evidence of ongoing air leak on the fifth day post insertion. You pause to consider this case of persistent… read more here.
Keywords: paradigm persistent; air leak; persistent air; challenging paradigm ... See more keywords
A rare case of persistent air leak: beware of all the tubes
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DOI: 10.1186/s12245-021-00381-6
Abstract: Background Patients with acute respiratory failure, impaired consciousness, and impaired airway reflexes will require invasive mechanical ventilation. Monitoring of such patients is important. The use of ventilator scalars and loops help in monitoring, diagnosing the… read more here.
Keywords: air; case persistent; air leak; ventilator ... See more keywords
Off-label use of intrabronchial valves for persistent air leak is safe and effective: a retrospective case analysis
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-824
Abstract: Background Persistent air leak (PAL) is a challenging clinical problem associated with prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity. Historically, treatment options were limited to thoracostomy tube drainage, pleurodesis, and surgical repair. The development of one-way… read more here.
Keywords: intrabronchial valves; air leak; persistent air; label cohort ... See more keywords
Unidirectional endobronchial valves for management of persistent air-leaks: results of a multicenter study.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.10.61
Abstract: Background To evaluate the efficacy of Endo-Bronchial Valves in the management of persistent air-leaks (PALs) and the procedural cost. Methods It was a retrospective multicenter study including consecutive patients with PALs for alveolar pleural fistula… read more here.
Keywords: valves management; air; valve treatment; air leaks ... See more keywords