Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2984854 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2007 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
These first multicenter results with the Intrabronchial Valve demonstrate significant improvements in health-related quality of life and acceptable safety, ease of use, and procedural complication rates. The valve might be a safer and less-invasive alternative to surgical therapy for patients with severe emphysema.
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Authors
Douglas E. MD, Robert J. MD, Roger D. MD, MPH, Daniel H. MD, David E. MD, Steven C. MD, H. Xavier MD, Michael S. MD, Thomas MD, Ward V. MD, Michael MD, Atul C. MD,