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UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk
Frank Sciurba is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Sciurba is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Sciurba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sciurba is currently accepting new patients.
Denver-Jackson
James Crapo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Crapo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Thrombectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.
Temple University Hospital
Nathaniel Marchetti is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marchetti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marchetti is currently accepting new patients.
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs. BFR Rehabilitation is effective in improving functional mobility and balance among CO...
Summary: The purpose of this protocol is to perform a pilot prospective controlled clinical trial to evaluate the potential role of lung fissure completion with pleural adhesiolysis strategy (experimental intervention) in severe emphysema/COPD patients with failed bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) via the use of endobronchial valves (EBVs) therapy. In select patients, the lung fissure completion w...