Endobronchial Valves in the Management of Persistent Air Leak in COVID-19.

Pneumothorax and persistent air leak (PAL) are documented complications of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Patients that fall in this category are often poor candidates for invasive thoracic surgical intervention. Endobronchial valves offer an effective and less invasive treatment option and can successfully treat PAL and support the weaning of patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia off ventilation.