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Author : Richard W. Light
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9781469875699
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pleural Diseases with Access Code written by Richard W. Light and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a fully revised and updated Sixth Edition, Dr. Light's classic text, "Pleural Diseases," delivers even more focused content on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. The text's straightforward, single-author perspective combines procedural expertise, insights on recent technical advances, and clear recommendations for both diagnosis and treatment.This edition includes current and timely information on management of both paraneoplastic and malignant pleural effusions, new cautions regarding the need for training in thoracentesis, diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions, and newer agents for producing effusions.Inside this powerful, fact-packed resource... - Three algorithms for diagnosis of pleural effusions help identify causes of pathologic findings. - Chapters on thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, chest tube insertion, and thoracoscopy provide indications and contraindications along with step-by-step procedural guidance. - Detailed coverage of parapneumonic and malignant pleural effusions addresses the most recent advances in treatment.NEW to the Sixth Edition... - Updated treatment regimens for paraneoplastic lesions broaden therapeutic options. - Consensus-building content presents a unified approach to the use of indwelling catheters in the management of malignant pleural effusions. - New emphasis on training for thoracentesis helps minimize procedure-related morbidity and mortality. - New recommendations regarding chest tubes help ensure the proper tube is used for each procedure. - New tests refine the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions. PLUS... a FREE companion website provides on-demand access to the fully searchable text and images.

Author : Richard W. Light
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0340940174
Total Pages : 685 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Textbook of Pleural Diseases Second Edition written by Richard W. Light and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-04-25 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This internationally renowned reference work is a fully updated and expanded second edition of the most comprehensive title available on pleural diseases. Building on the many strengths of the highly respected first edition, the book features a detailed yet lucid basic science section to support understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie diseases of the pleura. This is followed by a wide-ranging series of clinical chapters, discussing both familiar and less common aspects of pleural diseases. Chapters in the clinical section are written in an accessible and uniform style, making extensive use of illustrative material and covering definition, incidence and epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigations, treatments, possible complications and directions for future development. State-of-the-art scientific knowledge is presented at an appropriate level for the practicing clinician, and published management guidelines are included where relevant. Each chapter concludes with a summary of its 'key points', highlighting practical messages regarding patient management for the reader. Textbook of Pleural Diseases is an indispensable reference for pulmonary physicians and trainees worldwide.

Author : Najib M. Rahman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470654740
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ABC of Pleural Diseases written by Najib M. Rahman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pleural diseases are frequently managed in primary care, but specialist knowledge is required to understand the full variety of presentations and available treatments in this rapidly developing field. ABC of Pleural Diseases is a brand new addition to the ABC Series which takes a unique approach to these conditions by dealing with them as a related group as well as in their individual manifestations. The book provides a unique and comprehensive overview of pleural disease, beginning with the anatomy and physiology of the pleura. It then covers a wide range of specific conditions in greater detail, including pneumothorax, pleural effusions, pleural infections, as well as chapters on radiology and pathology. Full coverage is given of mesothelioma, the most common pleural cancer. Written by a team of specialists, this reference guide to pleural diseases is a practical guide for General Practitioners, Junior Doctors, Specialist Nurses, Radiologists and all Healthcare Professionals working within chest medicine.

Author : Richard W. Light
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482222515
Total Pages : 675 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Textbook of Pleural Diseases written by Richard W. Light and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page 675 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of this book was the Winner of the First Prize (Respiratory Category) at the British Medical Association Medical Book Awards. Textbook of Pleural Diseases is a comprehensive reference that covers both the basic and clinical science on pleural diseases. Building on the highly respected previous editions, it includes a detailed bas

Author : Demosthenes Bouros
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0824750993
Total Pages : 1066 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pleural Disease written by Demosthenes Bouros and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 1066 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly a quarter of clinical consultations of a pulmonary service concern some form of pleural disease, often related to infection of the pleura, a delicate serous membrane along the surface of the lung. Aiming for comprehensivity, Bouros (pneumonology, Demokritos U. of Thrace Medical School) presen.

Author : Maskell, Nick A
Publisher : European Respiratory Society
ISBN 13 : 1849841179
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pleural Disease written by Maskell, Nick A and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Monograph provides the clinician with an up-to-date summary of the substantial evidence in our understanding of pleural disease. It covers key aspects relevant to clinicians, including mechanisms, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnostics, relevant experimental models and interventions. Although broad in scope, readers will be able to reach into individual chapters to gain a focused summary of specific areas relevant to their clinical or scientific practice.

Author : Richard W. Light
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781769570
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pleural Diseases written by Richard W. Light and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, Dr. Light's classic text provides a focused, single-authored perspective on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. This edition has three new chapters on physiological effects of a pneumothorax or pleural effusion, animal models in pleural investigation, and cytokines and the pleura. Other chapters present significant updates on use of thoracoscopy in diagnosis of pleural effusions and on new diagnostic tests for mesothelioma, parapneumonic effusion, and effusions due to congestive heart failure. Also included are discussions of recent advances in the therapy of malignant pleural effusions, mesothelioma, and parapneumonic effusions.

Author : Najib Rahman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1003806473
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Challenging Cases in Pleural Diseases written by Najib Rahman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although we live in an era of evidence-based medicine, case histories have always had an important role in medical education. This book aims to provide complex case-based learning in pleural medicine, which is an integral part of respiratory medicine. It delivers practical knowledge learned through the experience of leading international authorities. Each case comprises clinical history, investigations, diagnosis, management, and detailed answers with discussion and key points. These interesting/challenging/puzzling real case histories will stimulate the reader’s mind with interactive questions and answers, imparting in-depth knowledge in diagnosis and management of complex pleural cases. Key Features: Contains high-quality illustrations of challenging cases to aid learning for speciality and certification exams Serves as an invaluable resource for pulmonologists, radiologists, critical care physicians, and trainees First case history-based book to be published exclusively for pleural medicine

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Author : Demosthenes Bouros
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420077384
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pleural Disease, Second Edition written by Demosthenes Bouros and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated to reflect the latest scientific advances and technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of pleural diseases, this new Second Edition explores the structure and function of these diseases and malignancies, from tuberculosis and asbestos to pleurisy and pneumothorax. Edited by leading international authorities in pulmonary medicine, this comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for pulmonologists, radiologists, and critical care physicians. Pleural Disease, Second Edition highlights: molecular and diagnostic approaches interventional applications, including pleural thoracentesis and closed biopsy, chest tube insertion, pleural lavage, medical thoracoscopy, and VATS biomarkers and proteomics translational medicine approaches, new treatment methodologies, and clinical manifestations various diagnostic tests and the importance of clinical evaluation in the differential diagnosis of a pleural effusion new surgical and non-surgical techniques to identify and diagnose pleural diseases, including: medical thoracoscopy, pleural lavage, intrapleural fibrinolytics, image-guided small bore catheters, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), pleuroperitoneal shunt, and extrapleural pneumonectomy