Interventional Pulmonologist, Gerard Criner MD, FACP, FACCP, discusses the clinical benefits and patient selection requirements of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with the Spiration™ Valve System. Inserted during a minimally invasive procedure, the Spiration™ Valve System is a one-way valve that redirects air from diseased parts of the lungs to healthier parts, helping to improve patient quality of life* by reducing the symptoms of severe emphysema.
* Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2019 Dec 1; 200(11):1354-1362.
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Potential complications which may be associated with bronchoscopy and/or the Spiration™ Valve System may include, but are not limited to, pneumothorax, worsening of COPD symptoms, pneumonia, shortness of breath, and in rare cases, death. Prior to using the Spiration Valve System, please review the full list of prescriptive information at svs.olympusamerica.com/prescriptive-information for additional information on indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential complications.
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