Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
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….
Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions
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…
Foreign Body Removal
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…
Transtracheal Oxygen Catheter Placement and Management
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…
Small-Bore Drains and Indwelling Catheters
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…
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement
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….
Endoscopic Lung Abscess Drainage
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….
Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES)
• 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…
Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
Fig. 24.1 Virtual bronchoscopy showing and endobronchial lesion (arrow) Virtual Bronchoscopy Navigation and Systems Virtual bronchoscopy navigation is a VB method clinically applicable to arrive at the peripheral lesions. Virtual…
Conventional Biopsy Techniques
Central endobronchial lesions – Forceps biopsy – Brush – Bronchial washing – Transbronchial needle aspiration Peripheral pulmonary lesions – Forceps biopsy – Brush – Curette – Bronchoalveolar lavage – Transbronchial…
