Objective Thoracoscopic Criteria in Differentiation between Benign and Malignant Pleural Effusions
Conclusion: This is the first detailed, anatomical description of abnormalities in the pleural space during thoracoscopy. While nodules were the predominant pattern in malignant pleural effusion, they were detected in 24% of benign diagnoses. Detection of nodules in #x3e;1 area of the costoparietal pleura was in favor of a malignant diagnosis. Inflammation was the predominant pattern in benign pleural effusion. Our results suggest that macroscopic nodules in malignant diagnoses have a predilection for the middle and inferior surfaces of the lateral costoparietal pleura.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 30, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Pneumomediastinum in COVID-19: Merely a Matter of Lung Frailty?
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Source: Respiration - August 27, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Bronchiectasis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria: It Is Not Over till It Is Over
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Source: Respiration - August 24, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Prognostic Implication of Diagnostic Confidence Level in Patients with Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Conclusions: The diagnostic confidence level may predict clinical outcomes in patients with HP. Unlikely HP was shown to have a significantly poorer survival than other diagnostic confidence levels.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Six-Month Pulmonary Impairment after Severe COVID-19: A Prospective, Multicentre Follow-Up Study
Conclusions: DLCO and radiological assessment appear to be the most sensitive tools to monitor patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during follow-up. Future studies with longer follow-up are warranted to better understand pulmonary sequelae.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 19, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Feasibility and Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation Guided by Bronchoscopic Transparenchymal Nodule Access in Canines
Conclusion: The novel RFA system and catheter in conjunction with automatic saline microperfusion present a safe and feasible modality in pulmonary parenchyma. RFA guided by BTPNA appears to be well established with an acceptable tolerance; it might further provide therapeutic benefit in pulmonary malignancies.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 19, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension: Is the Prevalence So High?
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Source: Respiration - August 18, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
A Large Central Bronchopleural Fistula Closed by Bronchoscopic Administration of Recombinant Bovine Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor: A Case Report
A large central bronchopleural fistula (BPF) surrounded by mediastinal tissue was successfully closed by local administration of recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor (rbFGF) using the bronchoscope. No complications were observed during and after this bronchoscopic treatment. This is the first report of the bronchoscopic treatment of a large central BPF by the local spray of rbFGF. The bronchoscopic treatment with rbFGF is a potentially cost-effective method for central BPF surrounded by mediastinal tissue.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 18, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Cytoreductive Thoracic Surgery Combined with Hyperthermic Chemoperfusion for Pleural Malignancies: A Single-Center Experience
Conclusion: Combining EPD with HITOC can be performed in patients with either pleural mesothelioma or pleural metastases resulting in low perioperative morbidity and mortality as well as remarkable local tumor control.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 12, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction with Zephyr Valves for Severe Emphysema
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Source: Respiration - August 11, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Focused Neck Ultrasound and Lymph Node Sampling by Respiratory Physicians in Suspected Lung Cancer
Conclusion: Neck nodal sampling by respiratory physicians was safe, timely, with a high diagnostic yield and suitability for molecular testing. Neck US can provide a timely diagnosis in cases that may be missed by CT alone.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 11, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Compared to Lung Perfusion Scintigraphy to Assess Pulmonary Perfusion in Patients Screened for Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
Conclusion: Quantification of perfusion distribution using planar 99mTc perfusion scintigraphy and iodine overlays calculated from dual-energy contrast-enhanced CTs correlates well with acceptable variability.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 10, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Efficacy of Low-Dose versus High-Dose Continuous Cyclic Azithromycin Therapy for Preventing Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Conclusions: Low-dose 250-CC-A therapy over a 1-year period is similar to high-dose 500-CC-A in reducing exacerbation frequency in severe COPD patients with frequent ECOPD despite maximal medical therapy.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 6, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Conclusions: PR improves exercise tolerance in NCFB patients, but it has a modest impact on respiratory function.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 5, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
The Association of “GOOP” on Gross Examination of Fine Needle Aspiration Samples and On-Site Adequacy
Conclusions: We have prospectively demonstrated that the presence of GOOP correlates strongly with adequacy. This may be of value for those for whom ROSE is not available and, when available, may help prioritize specimens for on-site review.Respiration (Source: Respiration)
Source: Respiration - August 5, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
