Thoracic Key

Fig. 53.1 Thoracoscopic view of the pleural cavity, looking toward the apex of the lung, showing the lung covered by visceral pleura (at bottom of the image) and the parietal…

Fig. 23.1 Spatial information or distance (z) is determined from the time delay of reflected light (T) and the speed of light (v) according to the formula z  =  ∆T…

Fig. 49.1 Example of a one-way implantable valve (zephyr). The design allows for air and mucous to escape through the valve. The device is placed via a catheter-based system Fig….

Fig. 64.1 Viewing the intrapleural space during medical thoracoscopy Fig. 64.2 Solitary parietal pleural tumor studding in a patient with an exudative pleural effusion of unknown etiology Fig. 64.3 Obtaining…

Organic Nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnut, pistachio, etc.) Seeds (watermelon, sunflower, chickpea) Fruits (apple, tangerine, peach) Coffee beans Dried cereals Popcorn Candy Rhubarb White cedar Metallic inorganic Pins Hypodermic needles Bullet…

Correction of hypoxemia unresponsive (refractory) to nasal oxygen Reduced hematocrit Reduced cor pulmonale Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance Improved room air A-aDO2 Reduced inspired minute volume Decreased tidal volume Decreased dead…

Fig. 58.1 Small-bore chest catheters of different sizes Fig. 58.2 Pigtail catheter Image Guidance Imaging of the pleural space is a vital part of pleural intervention. It gives an initial…

Fig. 70.1 Equipment required for placement of PEG tube It is mandatory that the endoscopist performs a complete OGD and excludes any of the contraindications mentioned above. Wolfsen et al….

Fig. 43.1 Image of a lung abscess in the segment 6 left lower lobe The first significant step in the study of lung abscess was the cardinal observation of D.T….

• No scars, less pain, earlier mobility and recovery • Less physiological and psychological trauma • Feasible alternative to surgery in co-morbid patients • More ambulatory procedures • Less overall…