Successful ultrathin bronchoscopy with cryobiopsy for diagnosing and removing mucus plugs in allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis mimicking lung cancer
We present a case of successful ultrathin bronchoscopy with cryobiopsy for diagnosing and removing mucus plugs in a patient with allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis mimicking lung cancer. Key messageIn patients presenting with abnormal pulmonary nodules, especially those with a history of asthma, allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis should be considered. Eosinophil counts and IgE levels should be checked in such patients. (Source: Respirology Case Reports)
Source: Respirology Case Reports - April 24, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yuki Takigawa,
Hiromi Watanabe,
Ken Sato,
Mayu Goda,
Tomoyoshi Inoue,
Miho Fujiwara,
Suzuka Matsuoka,
Kenichiro Kudo,
Akiko Sato,
Keiichi Fujiwara,
Takuo Shibayama Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research
Treatment of malignant airway obstruction with Y-shape sigma stent loaded with I125 seeds installed via rigid bronchoscopy
To summarize and analyze the safety and efficacy of a Y-shape Sigma stent loaded with I125 in patients with inoperable malignant main airway obstruction. (Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine)
Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chunlong Lin, Hesong Huang, Lixia Song, Xixi Zhao, Jialing Zeng, Lun Li, Qilong Ge, Rui Li and Zhiyuan Wu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of tracheal versus esophageal temperatures during laparoscopic surgery
ConclusionThe temperature tracheal tube showed an acceptable overall mean bias of −0.3 °C and a percentage error of 3%, but incompatible trending ability with the esophageal temperature probe.Study registrationcris.nih.go.kr (KCT0007265); 22 April 2022. (Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia)
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Comparison of BlockBuster laryngeal mask with Air-Q intubating laryngeal airway as a conduit for fiber-optic guided intubation in children: A prospective randomized controlled study
CONCLUSION: BlockBuster SGA may be a useful alternative to Air-Q for SGA-assisted, fiber-optic-guided tracheal intubation in children.PMID:38646953 | DOI:10.1111/pan.14906 (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - April 22, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Lipika Soni Kanil Ranjith Kumar Renu Sinha Arshad Ayub Nishant Patel Source Type: research
A case of disseminated nocardiosis with orbital apex involvement and endophthalmitis
We report a case of disseminated nocardiosis with orbital apex involvement and endophthalmitis in an immunocompromised patient. The patient presented with respiratory sepsis, and later developed complete ptosis and ophthalmoplegia in the left eye. This was on the background of treatment with high-dose prednisolone. Magnetic resonance imaging showed enhancement of the entire clivus, extending into the left orbital apex and cavernous sinus. The patient was initially treated empirically for CNS tuberculosis. Bronchoscopic cultures returned positive for Nocardia farcinica, and the patient was treated with trimethoprim/sulfamet...
Source: Orbit - April 22, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Reema Madike Khizar Rana Sandy Patel Dinesh Selva Source Type: research
Optimizing Clinical Outcomes for Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction with Zephyr ® Valves
Respir Med. 2024 Apr 18:107639. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107639. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBronchoscopic lung volume reduction treatment with Zephyr one-way valves is an effective guideline-based treatment option for patients with severe emphysema and hyperinflation. However, in some cases the treatment response is less than anticipated or there might be a loss of initial treatment effect. Reasons for the lack of response can include incorrect assessment of collateral ventilation, improper valve placement, or patient related factors. Loss of initial benefit can be due to granulation tissue formation and subsequent valv...
Source: Respiratory Care - April 20, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: T David Koster Pallav L Shah Arschang Valipour Gerard J Criner Felix J F Herth Richard Sue Douglas K Hogarth Ralitza T Martin Amit K Mahajan Raed Alalawi Lisa Kopas Avi Cohen Douglas E Wood Jonathan Kurman Narinder S Shargill Mark Dransfield Dirk-Jan Sleb Source Type: research
Identification and validation of < em > PCDHGA12 < /em > and < em > PRRX1 < /em > methylation for detecting lung cancer in bronchial washing sample
In conclusion, the present study showed that the regulatory regions of PCDHGA12 and PRRX1 are highly methylated in LC and can be used to detect LC in BW specimens as a diagnostic adjunct to cytology in clinical practice.PMID:38638845 | PMC:PMC11024764 | DOI:10.3892/ol.2024.14379 (Source: Oncology Letters)
Source: Oncology Letters - April 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tae Jeong Oh Seunghyun Jang Su Ji Kim Min A Woo Ji Woong Son In Beom Jeong Min Hyeok Lee Sungwhan An Source Type: research
Endotracheal enucleation and para ‐toluenesulfonamide injection for adenoid cystic carcinoma in the upper trachea: A novel therapeutic approach
We present a case of tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) treated with endotracheal enucleation followed by three doses of para-toluenesulfonamide (PTS)-lipiodol mixture injection. The treatment resulted in tumor eradication, improved airway patency, and absence of recurrence in 1 year, suggesting PTS as a promising alternative for inoperable ACC. AbstractWe present a case of an adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) located in the upper trachea, which resulted in significant airway blockage, that was unsuitable for surgical removal due to concerns about functional impairment. Instead, endotracheal enucleation via rigid bron...
Source: Thoracic Cancer - April 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hsiao ‐Hung Lu,
Shuenn‐Wen Kuo Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Clinical features of plastic bronchitis in children after congenital heart surgery
ConclusionsChildren with airway abnormalities or right ventricular dysfunction after CHS should be alerted to the development of PB. Pharmacological treatment such as anti-infection, corticosteroids, or improvement of right ventricular function is the basis of PB treatment, while fiberoptic bronchoscopy is an essential tool for the diagnosis and treatment of PB. ECMO assistance is a vital salvage treatment for recurrent critically ill PB patients. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - April 19, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Removal of airway foreign body using flexible bronchoscopy in children
CONCLUSION: AFB removal using a flexible bronchoscope is an efficient and safe procedure when performed by an experienced team. The recent use of LMA has facilitated the use of a larger bronchofiberscope and the insertion of multiple tools that can reach distal airways.PMID:38637247 | DOI:10.1016/j.arcped.2024.01.008 (Source: Archives de Pediatrie)
Source: Archives de Pediatrie - April 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sabrine Louhaichi Nouha Boubaker Besma Hamdi Ella Nemsi Sonia Ouerghi Taher Mestiri Adel Marghli Jamel Ammar Agn ès Hamzaoui Source Type: research
Optimizing Clinical Outcomes for Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction with Zephyr ® Valves
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction treatment with Zephyr one-way valves is an effective guideline-based treatment option for patients with severe emphysema and hyperinflation. However, in some cases the treatment response is less than anticipated or there might be a loss of initial treatment effect.Reasons for the lack of response can include incorrect assessment of collateral ventilation, improper valve placement, or patient related factors. Loss of initial benefit can be due to granulation tissue formation and subsequent valve dysfunction, or there may be side effects such as excessive coughing or infectious problems. (...
Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: T. David Koster, Pallav L. Shah, Arschang Valipour, Gerard J. Criner, Felix J.F. Herth, Richard Sue, Douglas K. Hogarth, Ralitza T. Martin, Amit K. Mahajan, Raed Alalawi, Lisa Kopas, Avi Cohen, Douglas E. Wood, Jonathan Kurman, Narinder S. Shargill, Mark Source Type: research
Auto-Fluorescence Imaging of Bronchoscopy in Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome: Negative Auto-Fluorescence Sign
Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202312-2233IM. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38631037 | DOI:10.1164/rccm.202312-2233IM (Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Takayuki Takimoto Hiromitsu Sumikawa Yoshikazu Inoue Toru Arai Source Type: research
Auto-Fluorescence Imaging of Bronchoscopy in Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome: Negative Auto-Fluorescence Sign
Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202312-2233IM. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38631037 | DOI:10.1164/rccm.202312-2233IM (Source: Respiratory Care)
Source: Respiratory Care - April 17, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Takayuki Takimoto Hiromitsu Sumikawa Yoshikazu Inoue Toru Arai Source Type: research
Auto-Fluorescence Imaging of Bronchoscopy in Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome: Negative Auto-Fluorescence Sign
Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202312-2233IM. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38631037 | DOI:10.1164/rccm.202312-2233IM (Source: Am J Respir Crit Car...)
Source: Am J Respir Crit Car... - April 17, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Takayuki Takimoto Hiromitsu Sumikawa Yoshikazu Inoue Toru Arai Source Type: research
Auto-Fluorescence Imaging of Bronchoscopy in Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome: Negative Auto-Fluorescence Sign
Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202312-2233IM. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38631037 | DOI:10.1164/rccm.202312-2233IM (Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Takayuki Takimoto Hiromitsu Sumikawa Yoshikazu Inoue Toru Arai Source Type: research
