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Annals of the American Thoracic Society Jul 30, 2026

Reply to Seelay: EBRT vs Bronchoscopy for MCAO: apples and oranges are not the same.

Study Takeaway

Highlights ongoing debates regarding the optimal management strategy for malignant central airway obstruction.

Mathew R; Meena N; Dalar L

IP Score: 7/10 View Analysis →

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Jul 28, 2026

To the Airway and Beyond: Introduction to an AJRCCM Special Section on Airway Disease.

Study Takeaway

Provides high-level context on current and emerging airway disease management relevant to interventional pulmonologists.

Bush A; Chotirmall SH; Han MK; Harhay M

IP Score: 6/10 View Analysis →

Thorax Jun 23, 2026

Body mass index and airway mucus plugs: findings from the COPDGene and ECLIPSE studies.

Study Takeaway

Identifies a specific patient phenotype (low BMI COPD) that may be at higher risk for mucus plugging, potentially requiring more aggressive airway clearance or bronchoscopic intervention.

Martinez Manzano JM; Mettler SK; Borgaonkar R; Wang W; San Jose Estepar R; San Jose Estepar R

IP Score: 6/10 View Analysis →

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Jun 22, 2026

Airway Mucus Plugs in Asthma and COPD: Pathobiology, Imaging, and Implications for Clinical Trials.

Study Takeaway

Understanding mucus plug burden is increasingly relevant for IP-led bronchoscopic clearance interventions in severe asthma and COPD.

Bosma CB; Aaron SD; Celli BR; Parraga G; Seymour S; Washko GR

IP Score: 7/10 View Analysis →

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 →

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