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Editorial

Intrabronchial valves for persistent air-leaks: what’s the verdict?

Andrew D. LernerSection of Interventional Pulmonology, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Ringgold standard institution, Baltimore, MD, USAView further author information
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Lonny YarmusSection of Interventional Pulmonology, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Ringgold standard institution, Baltimore, MD, USAView further author information
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Jed A. GordenDivision of Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology, Swedish Cancer Institute Ringgold standard institution, Seattle, WA, USAView further author information
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Christopher R. GilbertDivision of Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology, Swedish Cancer Institute Ringgold standard institution, Seattle, WA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1151-1153 | Received 26 Jul 2016, Accepted 20 Sep 2016, Published online: 03 Oct 2016

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