The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Bronchoscopic Volume Reduction Process Success

The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Bronchoscopic Volume Reduction Process Success

The data of patients undergoing bronchoscopic volume reduction procedure will be analyzed retrospectively. Patients will be divided into two groups as patients with and without Pulmonary Rehabilitation before the procedure, and changes in functional levels of patients will be compared.

The data of patients who underwent bronchoscopic volume reduction between January 2013 and March 2019 will be examined.

Patients will be divided into two groups as pulmonary rehabilitation applied (PR group) and not applied (Control group) before the procedure.

Changes in the parameters of initial and rehabilitation follow-up will be examined.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between the ages of 18-75
• Patients with a diagnosis of emphysema and bronchoscopic procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who develop complications related to the procedure after bronchoscopic procedure.