Endobronchial Prostheses
Fig. 13.1 Classification of central airway obstruction based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. Dynamic features refer to the phase of respiration during which there is flow limitation. In a fixed…
Endobronchial Brachytherapy
Fig. 10.1 Insertion under fluoroscopy guidance Fig. 10.2 Monitor view Fig. 10.3 Fluoroscopy before introducing the applicator Fig. 10.4 Fluoroscopy with applicator in position Fig. 10.5 Catheter 5F with dummy…
Ultrathin Bronchoscopy: Indications and Technique
Fig. 3.1 Comparison of different bronchoscopes: 2.8, 4.9, and 6.0 mm external diameter In this chapter we will review the technique and applications of the ultrathin bronchoscope. History and Historical…
Lung Cancer Staging Methods: A Practical Approach
Group Description Definition (by chest CT scan) A Mediastinal infiltration Tumor mass within the mediastinum such that discrete lymph nodes cannot be distinguished or measured B Enlarged discrete mediastinal nodes…
Mediastinoscopy, Its Variants and Transcervical Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
Fig. 24.1 Basic instruments set: (a1) biopsy forceps with oval jaws, size 8 mm × 16 mm. (a2) Biopsy forceps with spherical jaws, size 5 mm. (b) Dissection-suction-coagulation cannula. (c) Glass tube connected…
Optical Coherence Tomography: A Review
Modality NLST PanCan Diagnosticmethod (%) Positiverate (%) Diagnosticmethod (%) Positiverate (%) Bronchoscopy 34 55.5 20 55.6 CT-FNA/core 19 66.5 38 81.1 Surgery 47 73.9 42 77.6 CT computed tomography, FNA…
Endobronchial Ultrasound: The Basics of Ultrasound
Fig. 25.1 Submitted (solid lines) and reflected (dashed lines) waves A reflection of the beam is called an echo and the production and detection of echoes form the basis of…
Bronchial Thermoplasty
Inclusion criteria • Males or females age 18 or greater • Patient has asthma and remains uncontrolled despite using regular maintenance medication for past 12 months that includes: • Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) at…
Endobronchial Ultrasound: Clinical Applications
Diagnostic evaluation of endobronchial lesions Guiding therapy of endobronchial lesions or lesions adjacent to the bronchi Diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary parenchymal nodules Staging of non-small cell lung cancer Diagnosis of…
Reopening the Airway: Fast Methods
Fig. 8.1 (a–d) Extrinsic/intrinsic stenosis before and after treatment Management of critical central airway obstruction requires initial stabilization of the patient with secure access to the airways to permit ventilation….
