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Thorax Jun 5, 2026

Establishing the top 10 research priorities for lung volume reduction treatment for people with COPD.

Study Takeaway

Highlights the current research gaps in LVR, signaling future clinical trial focus areas for interventional pulmonologists.

Buttery SC; Barraclough R; Batchelor TJP; Begum S; Bilancia R; Caruana EJ

IP Score: 8/10 View Analysis →

BMC pulmonary medicine Apr 25, 2026

Effect of PEEP mask on cough in patients with tracheobronchomalacia.

Study Takeaway

Provides non-invasive management insights for patients with central airway collapse who may be candidates for airway stenting.

McCravy M; Boole L; Green CL; Morrison S; Shrikant S; Carroll K

IP Score: 7/10 View Analysis →

BMC pulmonary medicine Apr 23, 2026

Bronchopleural fistula after lobectomy: retrospective study of different treatment solutions.

Study Takeaway

Relevant for IP specialists managing complex airway complications following thoracic surgery.

Liu S; Zhang H; Dong Y; Zhang J; Wang D; Xuan Y

IP Score: 7/10 View Analysis →

Annals of the American Thoracic Society Apr 20, 2026

Temporal Trends and Mortality in Tracheobronchial Stenting in the United States: a national cohort study.

Study Takeaway

Provides critical real-world data on the utilization and outcomes of central airway stenting, a core IP procedure.

Wayne MT; Thiboutot J; Kapp CM; Yarmus LB; Maldonado F; Prescott HC

IP Score: 9/10 View Analysis →

Respiration Mar 24, 2026

Safety and feasibility of the Lung Volume Reduction Reverser (LVR-R) System in patients with severe emphysema – a first-in-human pilot study

Study Takeaway

Introduces a novel bronchoscopic lung volume reduction technology that may expand treatment options for emphysema patients.

A. Susanne Dittrich, Judith Maria Brock, Claus-Peter Heussel, Felix J.F. Herth, Ralf Eberhardt, Konstantina Kontogianni

IP Score: 9/10 View Analysis →

JBIP Feb 20, 2026

Comparing CO2 Laser Wedge Resection to Radial Incision With Dilation in the Endoscopic Treatment of Benign Tracheal Stenosis: A Systematic Review

Study Takeaway

Provides comparative evidence to help clinicians choose between ablative and mechanical dilation techniques for benign airway strictures.

Kang, Naixin; Ho, An; Bain, Paul A.; Zhang, Chenchen

IP Score: 7/10 View Analysis →

JBIP Feb 20, 2026

Underreporting of Malignant Central Airway Obstruction: A Retrospective Study of Radiology Reports in Patients Referred to a Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Takeaway

IPs should maintain a high index of suspicion for MCAO, as radiology reports may not always capture the clinical severity of airway involvement.

Ivanick, Nathaniel M.; Mahoney, William; Gupta, Ishaan; Suboh, Jamal; Pauly, Tyler; Ahmed, Maryam; Baig, Basarat; Jamil, Saad bin; Kunadharaju, Rajesh; Bhura, Sajeer; Mengiste, Hiwot; Saradna, Arjun; Grover, Harshwant; Ma, Xiaoyi; Croake, Mary F.; Reid, Mary

IP Score: 6/10 View Analysis →

Literature Archives

Establishing the top 10 research priorities for lung volume reduction treatment for people with COPD.

Effect of PEEP mask on cough in patients with tracheobronchomalacia.

Bronchopleural fistula after lobectomy: retrospective study of different treatment solutions.

Temporal Trends and Mortality in Tracheobronchial Stenting in the United States: a national cohort study.

Safety and feasibility of the Lung Volume Reduction Reverser (LVR-R) System in patients with severe emphysema – a first-in-human pilot study

Comparing CO2 Laser Wedge Resection to Radial Incision With Dilation in the Endoscopic Treatment of Benign Tracheal Stenosis: A Systematic Review

Underreporting of Malignant Central Airway Obstruction: A Retrospective Study of Radiology Reports in Patients Referred to a Comprehensive Cancer Center