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Hogarth DK, Delage A, Zgoda MA, Nsiah-Dosu S, Himes D, Reed MF. Efficacy and safety of the Spiration Valve System™ for the treatment of severe emphysema in patients with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (EMPROVE). Respir Med 2024; 224:107565. [PMID: 38364975 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a hereditary condition associated with emphysema. This study analyzed the efficacy and safety of Spiration Valve System TM (SVS) among AATD patients with severe emphysema. METHODS This multicenter prospective study included 20 patients demonstrating AATD as assessed by quantitative levels of AAT and genotype containing two ZZ alleles. Most diseased lobe based on high resolution computed tomography was selected for treatment with endobronchial SVS. The change from baseline in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) at 6 months (Primary outcome) and at 12 months, quality-of-life (QoL) measured by St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) as health status, dyspnea scale measured by mMRC, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Assessment Test (CAT), 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) physical component summary (PCS) and safety were assessed. RESULTS Lung function (FEV1) significantly improved at 6 months (P = 0.02); but did not reach statistical significance at 12 months (P = 0.22). Significant improvement was observed in dyspnea (at all time points), QoL measures (3, 6, and 12 months), CAT score and PCS of SF-36 (1, 3 and 6 months). Response rates based on minimal clinically important difference reached 50-80% for all variables. Overall, 4.4 valves/patient were used to isolate the target lobe, with a mean procedure time of 20.3 min. Serious adverse events included COPD exacerbations (5%), pneumonia (10%), pneumothorax (15%) and death (5%), occurring within first three months. CONCLUSION SVS endobronchial valve treatment showed improvement in lung function, dyspnea, and QoL in AATD patients with severe emphysema.
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- Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Hôpital Laval, Quebec, Canada; Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Olympus Corporation of America, Westborough, MA, USA
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- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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Fiorelli A, Leonardi B, Messina G, Luzzi L, Paladini P, Catelli C, Minervini F, Kestenholz P, Teodonio L, D’Andrilli A, Rendina EA, Natale G. Lung Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer following Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction for Heterogenous Emphysema. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:605. [PMID: 38339355 PMCID: PMC10854739 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16030605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is a minimally invasive treatment for emphysema. Lung cancer may be associated with emphysema due to common risk factors. Thus, a growing number of patients undergoing BLVR may develop lung cancer. Herein, we evaluated the effects of lung resection for non-small cell lung cancer in patients undergoing BLVR. The clinical data of patients undergoing BLVR followed by lung resection for NSCLC were retrospectively reviewed. For each patient, surgical and oncological outcomes were recorded to define the effects of this strategy. Eight patients were included in our series. In all cases but one, emphysema was localized within upper lobes; the tumor was detected during routine follow-up following BLVR and it did not involve the treated lobe. The comparison of pre- and post-BLVR data showed a significant improvement in FEV1 (29.7 ± 4.9 vs. 33.7 ± 6.7, p = 0.01); in FVC (28.5 ± 6.6 vs. 32.4 ± 6.1, p = 0.01); in DLCO (31.5 ± 4.9 vs. 38.7 ± 5.7, p = 0.02); in 6MWT (237 ± 14 m vs. 271 ± 15 m, p = 0.01); and a reduction in RV (198 ± 11 vs. 143 ± 9.8, p = 0.01). Surgical resection of lung cancer included wedge resection (n = 6); lobectomy (n = 1); and segmentectomy (n = 1). No major complications were observed and the comparison of pre- and post-operative data showed no significant reduction in FEV1% (33.7 ± 6.7 vs. 31.5 ± 5.3; p = 0.15) and in DLCO (38.7 ± 5.7 vs. 36.1 ± 5.4; p = 0.15). Median survival was 35 months and no cancer relapses were observed. The improved lung function obtained with BLVR allowed nonsurgical candidates to undergo lung resection for lung cancer.
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- Alfonso Fiorelli
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (B.L.); (G.M.); (G.N.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (B.L.); (G.M.); (G.N.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (B.L.); (G.M.); (G.N.)
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- Lung Transplantation Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (L.L.); (P.P.); (C.C.)
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- Lung Transplantation Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (L.L.); (P.P.); (C.C.)
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- Lung Transplantation Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (L.L.); (P.P.); (C.C.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Lucerne, Switzerland; (F.M.); (P.K.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Lucerne, Switzerland; (F.M.); (P.K.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Sapienza University, Sant’Andrea Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy; (L.T.); (A.D.); (E.A.R.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Sapienza University, Sant’Andrea Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy; (L.T.); (A.D.); (E.A.R.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Sapienza University, Sant’Andrea Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy; (L.T.); (A.D.); (E.A.R.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (B.L.); (G.M.); (G.N.)
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Egenod T, Deslee G, Degano B. [Bronchoscopic COPD treatments]. Rev Mal Respir 2023; 40:820-833. [PMID: 37684196 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with disabling respiratory symptoms including dyspnea, frequent exacerbations and chronic bronchitis. The currently available pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies have limited efficacy, necessitating the development of interventional strategies, many of them endoscopic. STATE OF THE ART Endoscopic lung volume reduction has markedly increased over recent years, principally as regards the endobronchial valves currently used in routine care. Indeed, multiple randomized trials have demonstrated a significant clinical benefit in a selected population identifiable due to the absence of interlobar collateral ventilation. Other endoscopic volume reduction techniques (polymers, thermal vapor, spirals) shall require additional studies before being considered as options in routine care. Targeted lung denervation (TLD) has aroused interest as a means of reducing exacerbations in the early phases of relevant studies. Endobronchial techniques (bronchoscopic cryospray, bronchial rheoplasty) are still at a very early stage of development, which is aimed at reducing the symptoms of chronic bronchitis. OUTLOOK Aside from endobronchial valves, which are currently employed in routine care, all the above-mentioned endoscopic techniques require additional studies in order to determine their benefit/risk balance and to identify the population that would benefit the most. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic treatments constitute a major avenue of research and innovation in the therapeutic management of COPD. Inclusion of patients in disease registries and clinical trials remains essential, the objective being to gauge the interest of these treatments and their future role in everyday COPD management.
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- T Egenod
- Alpes, Inserm 1300, Grenoble, France.
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- Service de pneumologie, hôpital universitaire Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Service de pneumologie, hôpital Maison Blanche, Inserm UMRS-1250, université Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France
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Noro A, Natale G, Messina G, Leonardi B, Rainone A, Santini M, Fiorelli A. The Prediction of Fissure Integrity by Quantitative Computed Tomography Analysis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 71:573-581. [PMID: 35987193 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Incomplete interlobar fissure may increase the difficulty of thoracoscopic lobectomy. Herein, we compared the accuracy of visual versus quantitative analysis to predict fissure integrity in lung cancer patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy and evaluated the effects of fissure integrity on surgical outcome. METHODS This was a single-center retrospective study including consecutive patients undergoing VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) lobectomy for lung cancer. The target interlobar fissures were classified as complete or incomplete by visual and quantitative analysis. Using the intraoperative finding as the reference method, the diagnostic accuracy of the two methods to define fissure completeness (dependent variable) was calculated and statistically compared. Yet, we evaluated differences in postoperative outcomes between patients with complete and incomplete fissure integrity. RESULTS A total of 93 patients were included in the study; 33/93 (36%) presented complete fissure. Visual and quantitative analyses correctly identified complete fissure in 19/33 (57%) and 29/33 (88%) patients, respectively, and incomplete fissure in 56/60 (93%) and 58/60 (96%) patients, respectively. Quantitative analysis had better diagnostic accuracy than visual analysis (81 vs. 93%; p = 0.01). Patients with incomplete fissure compared with those with complete fissure had a higher conversion rate (6 vs. 13%; p = 0.43), higher persistent air leak rate (0/33 vs. 14/60; p = 0.03), and longer hospitalization (12.6 ± 3.8 vs. 7.1 ± 2.4 days; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Quantitative analysis accurately predicted the fissures' integrity; it may be useful for selecting suitable cases for thoracoscopic lobectomy especially for surgeons with limited minimally invasive experience.
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- Antonio Noro
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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Verga SR, Criner GJ. Device profile of the Zephyr endobronchial valve in heterogenous emphysema: overview of its safety and efficacy. Expert Rev Med Devices 2021; 18:823-832. [PMID: 34314290 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1957831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Emphysema affects millions of people; the underlying pathophysiology is hyperinflation due to destruction of lung parenchyma. The mainstay of treatment is medical therapy however there are two surgical treatment strategies approved by the FDA to reduce lung hyperinflation. First being lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), which carries higher risk of mortality versus bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR). BLVR has reduced peri-operative morbidity without compromising improvement in post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume 1s (FEV1) and patient-reported outcomes. The added benefit of BLVR is that older adults who have end-stage emphysema who otherwise would not be appropriate surgical candidates for LVRS or transplant have an alternative treatment option. AREAS COVERED This is a review paper focusing on Zephyr® endobronchial valves (EBV). Specifically, clinical outcomes of major trials, selection criteria, valve/deployment catheter features, description of procedure, discussing the Chartis™ Pulmonary Assessment System and StratX report, management of complications and discussing next steps in protocolizing post-EBV care. EXPERT OPINION The expert opinion section focuses on outcomes from the LIBERATE Trial and 1-yr post-hoc analysis. Further 5-year follow-up post Zephyr® EBV placement along with protocolization post-EBV placement are needed to minimize adverse events and/or be able to manage, especially with high risk of pneumothorax (PTX).
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- Steven R Verga
- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Dass C, Goldbach A, Dako F, Kumaran M, Steiner R, Criner GJ. Role of Imaging in Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Using Endobronchial Valve: State of the Art Review. J Thorac Imaging 2021; 36:131-141. [PMID: 32740228 DOI: 10.1097/rti.0000000000000549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is becoming one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity throughout the world. The National Emphysema Treatment Trial demonstrated that lung volume reduction surgery can improve pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in select subgroups of patients with COPD. In recent years, few bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) procedures have undergone clinical trials with the goal of establishing an effective and safe alternative approach for reducing hyperinflation in patients with severe emphysema who are symptomatic despite optimal medical management, but are poor surgical candidates. Of these BLVR procedures, only deployment of 1-way endobronchial valves (EBVs) has the largest pool of scientific data available to date to support its clinical utility. Two EBV systems have been food and drug administration-approved within the last year to meet the clinical demands of this select group of patients with COPD. On the basis of the results of multiple randomized clinical trials, the recommendations of the original 2016 Expert Panel Report on BLVR usage criteria of EBV have been updated in 2019. The outcome of EBV therapy is maximized in certain image-based COPD phenotypes. Imaging plays a major role in patient selection, target lobe identification, and in the management of postprocedural adverse events. With the expected widespread use of EBV therapy in the coming years, knowledge and familiarity of the Role of Imaging in BLVR using EBVs is essential for radiologists attempting to make meaningful contribution toward improving clinical outcomes.
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- Chandra Dass
- Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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Zantah M, Gangemi AJ, Criner GJ. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: status quo. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:1469. [PMID: 33313214 PMCID: PMC7723581 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-1551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Emphysema is associated with irreversible loss of lung compliance leading to gas trapping and hyperinflation. Surgical lung volume reduction has proven to improve lung function, exercise capacity, cardiac health and survival in patients with advanced emphysema; however, this procedure is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) has emerged as an alternative approach for these patients. In this article, we review the different techniques used for the purpose of this procedure, its advantages and disadvantages. In addition, we discuss in length valve therapy and the studies that led to its recent FDA approval. Finally, we provide thought-provoking challenges that may be topics for further future investigation to enhance the efficacy and benefit of this technique.
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- Massa Zantah
- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Wang R, Paul S, Truong V, Munavvar M. Bronchoscopic interventions for emphysema: Current status. Lung India 2020; 37:518-529. [PMID: 33154215 PMCID: PMC7879872 DOI: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_8_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a prevalent and progressive disease. The recently developed bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) techniques offer personalized therapeutic options in subgroups of patients with severe emphysema. Endobronchial and intrabronchial valves (EBV/IBV) achieve lung volume reduction by lobar atelectasis. The lung volume reduction coils (LVRCs) and bronchoscopic thermal vapor ablation (BTVA) induce tissue compression, either mechanically or through inflammatory processes. While the effects of EBV/IBV are reversible by removing the implants, the effects of LVRC are partially reversible and that of BTVA is irreversible. The presence of interlobar collateral ventilation (CV) impacts on EBV/IBV treatment outcome due to its mechanism of action. Therefore, using radiological and endoscopic techniques to assess CV has a vital importance. Current evidence of BLVR demonstrates acceptable safety and short-term clinical efficacy. However, head-to-head trials are lacking, and further research is needed to establish long-term clinical benefit, durability, and cost-effectiveness of these techniques.
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- Ran Wang
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Respiratory, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, United Kingdom
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester; Department of Respiratory, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, United Kingdom
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Lee SW, Shin SY, Park TS, Choi YY, Park JC, Park J, Oh SY, Kim N, Lee SH, Lee JS, Seo JB, Oh YM, Lee SD, Lee SM. Clinical Utility of Quantitative CT Analysis for Fissure Completeness in Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction: Comparison between CT and Chartis™. Korean J Radiol 2020; 20:1216-1225. [PMID: 31270985 PMCID: PMC6609435 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2018.0724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective The absence of collateral ventilation (CV) is crucial for effective bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with an endobronchial valve. Here, we assessed whether CT can predict the Chartis™ results. Materials and Methods This study included 69 patients (mean age: 70.9 ± 6.6 years; 66 [95.7%] males) who had undergone CT to assess BLVR eligibility. The Chartis™ system (Pulmonox Inc.) was used to check CV. Experienced thoracic radiologists independently determined the completeness of fissures on volumetric CT images. Results The comparison between the visual and quantitative analyses revealed that 5% defect criterion showed good agreement. The Chartis™ assessment was performed for 129 lobes; 11 (19.6%) of 56 lobes with complete fissures on CT showed positive CV, while this rate was significantly higher (40 of 49 lobes, i.e., 81.6%) for lobes with incomplete fissures. The size of the fissure defect did not affect the rate of CV. Of the patients who underwent BLVR, 22 of 24 patients (91.7%) with complete fissures and three of four patients with incomplete fissures (75%) achieved target lobe volume reduction (TLVR). Conclusion The quantitative analysis of fissure shows that incomplete fissures increased the probability of CV on Chartis™, while the defect size did not affect the overall rates. TLVR could be achieved even in some patients with relatively large fissure defect, if they showed negative CV on Chartis™.
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- Sei Won Lee
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, University of Daegu Catholic College of Medicine, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Fiorelli A, Cascone R, Natale G, Peritore V, Vanni C, Poggi C, Venuta F, Rendina EA, Santini M, Andreetti C. Cardio-Pulmonary Changes After Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction with Endobronchial One-Way Valves. Lung 2020; 198:565-573. [PMID: 32266460 DOI: 10.1007/s00408-020-00351-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics changes before and after valve treatment, and their correlation with lobe volume reduction. METHODS This retrospective multicentre study included consecutive patients undergoing bronchoscopic valve treatment for heterogeneous emphysema. In addition to standard functional evaluation, patients underwent cardiac evaluation by Doppler trans-thoracic echocardiography. The difference in respiratory and cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics indexes before and 3-month after the procedure, and their relationship with changes in lobar volume were evaluated. RESULTS Seventy-seven patients were included in the study; of these 13 (17%) presented pulmonary hypertension. Only patients with target lobar volume reduction ≥ 563 mL (n = 50) presented a significant improvement of forced expiratory volume in one second, residual volume, 6 min-walk test, and St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire score; a significant reduction of pulmonary artery pressure, and an improvement of left and right ventricle end-systolic volume; of left and right ventricle end-diastolic volume, and of left and right ventricle stroke volume. The change in residual volume was significantly correlated with changes in forced expiratory volume in one second (r = 0.68; p < 0.001); in 6 min-walk test (r = 0.71; p < 0.001); in St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (r = 0.54; p < 0.001); in pulmonary artery pressure (r = 0.39; p = 0.001), in left (r = 0.28; p = 0.01) and right (r = 0.33; p = 0.002) ventricle end-systolic volume, in left (r = - 0.29; p = 0.008) and right (r = - 0.34; p = 0.007) end-diastolic volume, and in left (r = - 0.76; p = 0.009) and right (r = - 0.718; p = 0.001) ventricle stroke volume. CONCLUSION Bronchoscopic valve treatment seemed to have positive effects on cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, and these changes were correlated with reductions of lobar volume.
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- Alfonso Fiorelli
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Caserta, Italy.
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Caserta, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Caserta, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Policlinico Hospital, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Policlinico Hospital, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Caserta, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Fiorelli A, Poggi C, Anile M, Cascone R, Carlucci A, Cassiano F, Andreetti C, Tiracorrendo M, Diso D, Serra N, Venuta F, Rendina EA, Santini M, D’Andrilli A. Visual analysis versus quantitative CT analysis of interlobar fissure integrity in selecting emphysematous patients for endobronchial valve treatment. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2018; 28:751-759. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivy340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Alfonso Fiorelli
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Policlinico Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Policlinico Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Policlinico Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Statistic Unit, Department of Public Health, University of Naples, ‘Federico II’, Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Policlinico Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Fiorelli A, D'Andrilli A, Bezzi M, Ibrahim M, Anile M, Diso D, Cusumano G, Terminella A, Luzzi V, Innocenti M, Novali M, Carelli E, Freda C, Natale G, Peritore V, Poggi C, Failla G, Basile M, Mazzucca E, Conforti S, Serra N, Torre M, Venuta F, Rendina EA, Santini M, Andreetti C. Complications related to endoscopic lung volume reduction for emphysema with endobronchial valves: results of a multicenter study. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:S3315-S3325. [PMID: 30450237 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.06.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Background Despite bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with valves is a minimally invasive treatment for emphysema, it can associate with some complications. We aimed at evaluating the rate and type of complications related to valve treatment and their impact on clinical outcomes. Methods It is a retrospective multicenter study including all consecutive patients with severe heterogeneous emphysema undergoing BLVR with endobronchial valve treatment and developed any complications related to this procedure. The type of complication, the time of onset, the treatment required and the out-come were evaluated. Response to treatment was assessed according to the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) as follows: an improvement of ≥15% in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1); of -8% in residual volume (RV); of ≥26 m in 6-minnute walking distance (6MWD); and of ≥4 points on the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Target lobe volume reduction (TLVR) ≥350 mL was considered significant. Results One hundred and seven out of 423 (25.3%) treated patients had complications related to valve treatment including pneumothorax (17.3%); pneumonia (1.7%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation (0.9%), respiratory failure (1.4%), valve migration (2.1%), and hemoptysis (1.9%). In all cases complications resolved with appropriate treatment including removal of valves in 21/107 cases (19.6%). Patients with TLVR ≥350 mL (n=64) vs. those <350 mL (n=43) had a statistically significant higher improvement in FEV1 (19.0%±3.9% vs. 3.0%±0.9%; P=0.0003); in RV (-10.0%±4.8% vs. -4.0%±2.9%; P=0.002); in 6MWD (33.0±19.0 vs. 12.0±6.3 metres; P=0.001); and in SGRQ (-15.0±2.9 vs. -8.0±3.5 points; P=0.01). Only patients with TLVR ≥350 mL met or exceeded the MCID cut-off criteria for FEV1 (19.0%±3.9%), RV (-10.0%±4.8%), 6MWT (33.0±19.0 metres), and SGQR (-15.0±2.9 points). Five patients (1.2%) died during follow-up for causes not related to valves treatment neither to any of the complications described. Conclusions Valve treatment is a safe and reversible procedure. The presence of complications seems not to have a significant impact on clinical outcome in patients with lobar atelectasis. Due to poor clinical conditions and possible complications, BLVR should be performed in high volume centers with a multidisciplinary approach.
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- Alfonso Fiorelli
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Pneumology Unit, Policlinico Firenze, Florence, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Policlinico Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Policlinico Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Interventional Pneumology Unit, Policlinico Firenze, Florence, Italy
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- Interventional Pneumology Unit, Spedili Civili Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Policlinico Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Pneumology Unit, Ospedale Civico Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Interventional Pneumology Unit, Ospedale Civico Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Interventional Pneumology Unit, Ospedale Civico Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Ospedale Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Policlinico Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università La Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Abstract
Emphysema causes significant morbidity and mortality, incurring both financial and psychosocial costs. Alternatives to medical therapy and surgical lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) have increased interest in bronchoscopic techniques. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is still in its infancy and additional trials and follow-up are critical. However, several new randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have demonstrated improvement in lung function, quality of life and exercise capacity in select patients receiving endobronchial valves and coil therapy. This article highlights recent data regarding bronchoscopic treatment of emphysema.
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- Anuradha Ramaswamy
- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep, Department of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep, Department of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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