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ArticleOxford medical case reports2024

Closure of TB pulmonary cavern using endobronchial valve placement.

Teona Mskhaladze, David Tchkonia, Kakha Vacharadze, Nana Kiria, Mikolay Chkonia

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Article in Oxford medical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Teona MskhaladzePhthysiatry-Pulmonology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4591-1505
David TchkoniaInternal Medicine, European University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Kakha VacharadzePhthysiatry-Pulmonology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Nana KiriaPhthysiatry-Pulmonology, National Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Mikolay ChkoniaMedical School, David Tvildiani Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Tbilisi State Medical University · GEDavid Tvildiani Medical University · GENational Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Disease · GE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionEnhancing the efficacy of treatment for Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) and Extensively Drug Resistant (XDR) Tuberculosis has prompted exploration into adjunctive therapies, such as Endobronchial Valve Placement (EVP) in addition to pharmacological interventions. MATERIALS AND

methodsEVP was performed utilizing a combination of rigid and flexible bronchoscopes to address airway hemorrhage and facilitate closure of TB cavities. The procedure involved the deployment of large valves (12 mm and 17 mm), necessitating the utilization of a rigid bronchoscope.

resultsSputum conversion was confirmed through culture analysis after one month, and chest CT scans revealed complete closure of the tuberculous cavity five months post the EVP procedure.

conclusionWe posit that when used in conjunction with anti-TB chemotherapy, this method holds promise for shortening treatment duration and improving overall efficacy.

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Endobronchial ValvesEVPXDR and MDR TB

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PMID38532759
PMCPMC10962235
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