Fig. 1 MultiCycle software-transformed histogram of propidium iodide-DNA fluorescence of THP1 cells grown for 24 h in co-culture with A549 cells. Original histogram was obtained using epics XL flow cytometer….
Fig. 41.1 Small fistula in the lower trachea. Whitish purulent material from the cancer occluded esophagus is seen extruding into the airways Fig. 41.2 Large fistula with necrotic edges and…
Pleural disease Undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion Pleural space infection and empyema thoracis Suspected pleural malignancy/mesothelioma Pleural mass lesions Identification of source of hemothorax or chylothorax Pulmonary disease Diffuse interstitial lung…
Outer diameter <6 mm Imaging fibre bundle Single fibre diameter <15 μm Number of fibres >15,000 Focus 5–30 mm Angulation of distal end 60 ° at 30 mm from distal…
Fig. 42.1 Airway fistula developing as a result of treatment for lymphoma. (a) A 48-year-old man with B cell lymphoma who underwent chemotherapy and radiation. Lymphoma had eroded into the…
Fig. 54.5 An AP supine CXR demonstrating a pseudopneumothorax, due to a skin flap (arrows). This was confirmed on a subsequent image There are two types of fissure: standard (oblique…
Inclusion criteria COPD with emphysema with severe irreversible obstruction to airflow FEV1 < 35% pred Marked hyperinflation of the lung TLC > 110% pred Impaired exercise performance RV > 200%…
Feature Medical thoracoscopy/pleuroscopy VATS Purpose Diagnosis Minimally invasive thoracic surgery Pleurodesis Location Endoscopy suite Operating room Operating room Anesthesia Local with moderate sedation Single-lung ventilation Technique Single puncture Multiple punctures…
Large volume tissue biopsies Management of massive hemoptysis Foreign body extraction Direct management of endobronchial obstruction Mechanical coring of lesion using beveled tip Direct dilation of airway lumen Indirect management…
Fig. 66.1 King Aha Slab – 1st Dynasty (From Pahor AL. Ear nose and throat in Ancient Egypt. J Laryngol Otol. 1992;106:773–9. Courtesy of the Journal of Laryngology) Fig. 66.2…
