Understanding exacerbation risk in BLVR: A logistic regression approach to complication prediction

Johannes Wienker, Kaid Darwiche, Rüdiger Karpf-Wissel, Erik Büscher, Johannes Haubold, David Kersting, Hubertus Hautzel, Lukas van de Sand, Aymen Kassem, Kristin Mersmann, Christian Taube, Marcel Opitz, Marc Struß, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Division of Interventional Pneumology, University Medicine Essen-Ruhrlandklinik, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Essen, Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Essen, Department of Infectious Diseases, West German Centre of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Essen, Department of Emergency Medicine, University Hospital Essen, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, University Medicine Essen-Ruhrlandklinik

Chronic Respiratory Disease

Published online on April 22, 2026

Abstract

Chronic Respiratory Disease, Volume 23, January-December 2026.
BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with emphysema is associated with persistent airflow limitation and frequent exacerbations. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with endobronchial valves (EBVs) improves lung function and ...