Description
Book SynopsisA detailed guide to the latest endoscopic techniques in interventional pulmonology
In Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy: Manual and Atlas, international experts explain the current methodology and demonstrate different technical approaches to medical thoracoscopy/pleuroscopy (MT/P) in the diagnosis and treatment of pleuropulmonary diseases.
A combination of instructive manual and atlas, this book presents clinical cases with indications, techniques, and outcomes for each procedure. In the 'Atlas', endoscopic photographs demonstrate the application of this minimally invasive technique in various pathologies, from pleural effusion to various manifestations of lung cancer.
Features:
- Diagnostic and therapeutic indications reflect new technology such as the semi-rigid/semi-flexible pleuroscope, CT/MR imaging, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Over 150 full-color endoscopic photographs and 120 figures enhance the text
- An accompanying DVD contains video clips of 8 typical clinical cases, plus practical information on the use of talc poudrage, the induction of a pneumothorax, and more
This comprehensive visual guide is an indispensable primer for residents and fellows in pulmonology or pneumology, and for respiratory physicians, internists, or thoracic surgeons.
System Requirements for the DVD: Language: English; region code: 0; picture format: 4:3 NTSC; duration: 33 minutes (approximately); disk format: DVD-5.
Trade ReviewThis very complete book is highly recommended to every fellow or pulmonologist who wants to learn thoracoscopy, and to every thoracoscopist who wants to keep up with recent developments and new techniques in the exciting field of diagnosis and treatment of pleural diseases.--Breathe
Table of ContentsSection A: Manual
1. Introduction
2. Differences between Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy and Surgical Thoracoscopy/Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery
3. Indications for and Results of Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy
4. Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy in Children
5. Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy in Animals
6. Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy in Research
7. Clinical Prerequisites for Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy
8. Contraindications
9. Complications and Their Prevention
10. Knowledge and Skills Required
11. Techniques of Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy
12. Documentation
13. Teaching Methods
Section B: Atlas
14. Malignant Pleural Effusions due to Lung Cancer
15. Pleural Effusions due to Diffuse Malignant Mesothelioma and Asbestos-related Pleural Diseases
16. Malignant Pleural Effusions Secondary to Metastatic Neoplasms
17. Pleural Effusions due to Malignant Lymphoma/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
18. Tuberculous Pleural Effusions
19. Pleural Effusions of Other Origin
20. Pneumothorax
21. Diffuse Lung Diseases
22. Other Indications
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