title: Radiologic manifestations of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
abstract: OBJECTIVE. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction promises to become an effective treatment option in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Several techniques are currently being investigated, including implantation of devices into the lung and instillation of hot water vapor or polymer. This article reviews the spectrum of radiologic manifestations on chest radiography and CT that occur after the intervention. CONCLUSION. Familiarity with the intended effects and adverse events will aid the radiologist in supporting bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grabenhorst
authors.forename: Bernd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Schmidt
authors.forename: Uta
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Liebers
authors.forename: Jörg-Wilhelm
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Oestmann
mesh_terms: D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
keywords: bronchoscopic lung volume reduction; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); diaphragm; emphysema