RISK FACTORS FOR MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY AFTER PLACEMENT OF SPIRATION VALVE SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE EMPHYSEMA

SESSION TITLE: Wednesday Abstract Posters SESSION TYPE: Original Investigation Posters PRESENTED ON: 10/23/2019 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM PURPOSE: Endobronchial valves (EBV) for lung volume reduction have proven to be an effective treatment strategy for patients with severe emphysema and minimal or no collateral ventilation. Complications after endobronchial valve placement include pneumothorax, acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD), and pneumonia. No...