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since 2008, the spiration valve system has been approved by the fda as a humanitarian use device for the control of prolonged air leaks. postoperative air leaks continue to be the most common complication following surgical resection and a leading cause of increased hospitalization, morbidity and cost. traditional management of prolonged leaks involves chest drainage and observation followed by traditional “wait and see” approaches can lead to increased length of stay (los) and frustration for both the provider and patient.1, 2 the spiration valve system is a minimally invasive procedure that provides surgeons and pulmonologists a novel method for limiting distal airflow to damaged lung. it is a proactive option in the management of prolonged air leaks.4, 5 the spiration valve is an umbrella-shaped, one-way valve that is placed via a delivery catheter, introduced through the working channel the valve consists of a nitinol frame covered with a polymer membrane and five anchors that securely engage the airway walls at the targeted treatment location. once in place, the spiration valve limits airflow to damaged tissue while allowing trapped air and fluid to escape. a reduction in air flow to damaged lung has been shown to accelerate resolution of an air leak. because air leaks are transient in nature, the spiration valve was designed to be removed upon resolution of the leak.4 the first and only valve with anchors for 0% migration and expectoration6, 7, 8the first and only valve with a nitinol umbrella like frame, designed to minimize contact with the bronchial wall and conform to complex airwaysthe first and only valve without a pressure fit, allowing secretions to escape naturally along the bronchial wallthe first and only valve with a center the treatment of advanced emphysema with bronchial valves.  eur respir j  2012;39(6):1319-1325. likely to become prolonged air leaks following lobectomy, segmentectomy, or lung volume reduction surgery (lvrs). an air leak