Medicare beneficiaries with emphysema who received an endobronchial valve vs. lung volume reduction surgery faced elevated ...

The findings indicated that EBVs could facilitate the removal of chest tubes in ... Endobronchial Valve (EBV): A one-way valve placed in the bronchial tree to prevent air from escaping the lungs ...

For patients with advanced emphysema, endobronchial valve placement (EBV) is associated with higher mortality and morbidity ...