TABLE 5

Adverse events after endobronchial implantation of valves in 3 months follow-up

Adverse eventDLCO ≤20% predDLCO >20% predp-value
Subjects n2665
ICU1 (3.8)3 (4.6)0.93
Mechanical ventilation0.03 (4.6)0.28
Death00
Sepsis00
Bleeding0.01 (1.5)0.54
Pneumonia0.02 (3.1)0.39
AECOPD1 (3.8)13 (20.0)0.07
Pneumothorax6 (23.1)14 (21.5)0.73

Data are presented as n (%) unless otherwise stated. DLCO: diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide; ICU: intensive care unit; AECOPD: acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.