Interventional Pulmonology

Georgia’s Largest Interventional Pulmonology Program

Interventional Pulmonology at Emory University offers advanced techniques and procedures that have dramatically changed the approach to diagnosing, staging, and treating lung cancers, as well as pulmonary nodules, benign airway disease, pleural diseases, and endoscopic lung volume reduction.  The Interventional Pulmonology Program is the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind in the state of Georgia and offers a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

The program was established in 2005 to provide patients with access to the latest, minimally invasive, state-of-the art diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to treat lung and pleural diseases. As one of the first programs in the country, the Emory Interventional Pulmonology program has experienced significant growth since its establishment two decades ago. The program currently has six fellowship-trained interventional pulmonologists on staff with access to provide a full range of interventional services at several major academic hospitals in Atlanta.

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Why Choose Emory Interventional Pulmonology?

At Emory, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. Our Interventional Pulmonology Program is recognized for its excellence in both patient outcomes and innovation. We leverage advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, along with a multidisciplinary approach to care, to ensure that each patient receives personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. Here’s why our program stands out:

  • Experienced Team: Our program is led by a team of six fellowship-trained interventional pulmonologists.
  • Comprehensive Care: We offer a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
  • State-of-the-Art Technology: Our patients benefit from access to the latest minimally invasive procedures, performed using the most advanced diagnostic tools available.
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Interventional Pulmonology Services

The Emory Interventional Pulmonology Program offers a comprehensive range of advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and palliative procedures to treat lung and pleural diseases. We provide minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatments in both inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing advanced technology and expert care.

Conditions We Treat

Interventional Pulmonology specializes in the treatment of a variety of lung and airway diseases, including:

  • Airway granulation tissue
  • Airway obstruction (benign or malignant)
  • Benign or malignant pleural effusions
  • Complications of airway stents
  • Complications from solid organ or hematological malignancies affecting the lungs
  • Complications of prior endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy tubes
  • Evaluation of thoracic lymph nodes
  • Foreign body aspiration
  • Lung masses, both benign and malignant
  • Pneumothorax
  • Pulmonary nodules
  • Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) needing bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR)
  • Tracheal or bronchial stenosis and strictures
  • Tracheobronchomalacia
  • Other complex airway diseases

 

Innovative Procedures for Benign Airway Disease

We provide specialized treatments for benign airway conditions, including:

  • Bronchial and tracheal balloon dilation for airway stenosis
  • Bronchial and tracheal stent placement for tracheobronchomalacia and tracheal stenosis
  • Endobronchial valve placement for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

 

Advanced Diagnostic Procedures

Our advanced diagnostic capabilities ensure accurate detection and staging of lung and airway diseases. These procedures include:

  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) with transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
  • Flexible bronchoscopy (with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial lung biopsy, cryobiopsy, or endobronchial biopsies)
  • High definition and narrow band imaging (NBI) bronchoscopy
  • Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (Ion™) for biopsy of smaller or peripheral lung nodules/masses

 

Other Therapeutic Procedures for Benign and Malignant Lung or Airway Diseases

Our treatments include minimally invasive therapies for a wide range of pulmonary conditions:

  • Airway electrocautery
  • Airway stent placement and removal (metallic, hybrid, silicone, and 3D printed)
  • Argon plasma coagulation (APC)
  • Chronic in-dwelling pleural drainage catheters (Pleurx™ & Aspira™)
  • Cryotherapy
  • Endobronchial brachytherapy
  • Endobronchial laser therapy
  • Endobronchial valve placement for COPD or bronchopleural fistulas
  • Fiducial placement for surgical lung resection
  • Foreign body removal
  • Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy
  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
  • Rigid bronchoscopy (with tumor excision or debridement)
  • Thoracic ultrasound-guided chest tube placement
  • Thoracic ultrasound-guided thoracentesis 

Interventional Pulmonology Treatments

We offer leading-edge, minimally invasive interventional pulmonology treatment options.

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