Practical Thoracoscopy
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Practical Thoracoscopy
Author: Christian Boutin
language: en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date: 2012-12-06
Diseases of the pleura such as effusion, thickening, or pneumothorax are frequently encountered in the practice of medicine. Practical Thoracoscopy presents an encyclopedic approach to the use of thoracoscopy in the diag nosis and treatment of patients with pleural disease. After an initial chapter on the history of thoracoscopy, the next three chapters of the book are devoted to the general technique of performing thoracoscopy, a topic on which the team of Dr. Boutin and his colleagues write with ample experience. In these chapters they provide detailed de scriptions of how to perform the procedure and discuss the pros and the cons of the different approaches and the different equipment available. The following chapter discusses the complications of the procedure. The next chapter discusses the role of thoracoscopy in diagnosing pleu ral effusions. My own opinion here is in general that, as long as well trained personnel are available, thoracoscopy is preferable to open pleural biopsy, because it is associated with less morbidity and mortality and can be done if necessary under local anesthesia. The following chapter is directed at using to thoracoscopy to facilitate pleurodesis for chronic pleural effusions. With Boutin's method, talc pou drage is performed during thoracoscopy, and certainly, if a thoracoscopy is used to establish the diagnosis of a malignant pleural effusion, it is appro priate to attempt to induce a pleurodesis with talc at the time of the diag nostic procedure.
Thoracoscopy for Pulmonologists
Author: Philippe Astoul
language: en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date: 2013-08-26
There is an increasing need for medical thoracoscopy performed by pulmonologists, which may be video assisted and has the advantage of being very cost-effective. This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to thoracoscopy for pulmonologists that documents the considerable progress in endoscopic telescopes and instrumentation. Clear practical guidance is provided on technique, and diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional applications of thoracoscopy are all carefully examined with the aid of high-quality illustrations. Although medical thoracoscopy is much less invasive than thoracotomy, complications can occur in a small number of cases; these are discussed and advice on prevention is provided. The concluding section examines the future of the field, covering developments such as ‘mini’ thoracoscopy, autofluorescence thoracoscopy, and flexi-rigid thoracoscopy.
Practical Manual of Pleural Pathology
Author: Angelo G. Casalini
language: en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date: 2023-10-04
This practical ad easy-to-read manual is designed for quick consultation on how to deal with the most frequent clinical situations in the field of pleural pathology. It covers transudative, neoplastic, infectious and idiopathic pleural effusions as well as chest tube drainage and transthoracic ultrasound. Each topic is covered in a schematic way and introduced by paradigmatic clinical cases. Clear flow charts further guide readers throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway. Filling an existing gap in literature this handy and easy-to-read guide will be valuable tool for pulmonologists, internists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and pulmonology residents alike.