Case series demonstrates hybrid lung volume reduction improves lung function and quality of life in patients with complications after endobronchial valve placement.
Key Points
Quality of life improved by 11.5 points after lung volume reduction surgery in patients with functional decline, and no 90-day mortality was noted.
Functional decline followed successful bronchoscopic treatment in six patients undergoing lung volume reduction surgery.
Assessment of lung function showed 80 ml FEV1 improvement and 1000 ml RV decrease six months post-surgery.
Complications included chest tube replacement and arrhythmia requiring intensive care but did not significantly impact outcomes.