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…
Cryotherapy and Cryodebridement
Temperature Cellular effect −5°C to −15°C Formation of extracellular crystals causing compression and cell deformity <−15°C slow cool Efflux of intracellular fluid which results in cellular dehydration and toxic increase…
Techniques for Laryngotracheal Reconstruction
Tracheal measurement Males (n = 40) Females (n = 20) All (n = 60) Males versus females statistics Length (mm) Difference between means 6.8 Mean ± standard deviation 105.1 ±…
Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound
Fig. 17.1 View of the trachea with the unsheated probe. An image interpretation is not possible Fig. 17.2 The radial EBUS probe inside the water-fillable balloon sheath, filled and unfilled…
Malignant Central Airway Obstruction
Primary airway tumors Metastases Primary tracheal carcinoma Bronchogenic Adenoid cystic carcinoma Renal cell carcinoma Carcinoid Metastatic melanoma Mucoepidermoid tumor Breast Chondrosarcoma Thyroid Bronchogenic carcinomas Prostate Esophageal cancer Sarcoma Thyroid cancer…
Management of Subglottic Stenosis and Subglottic Stenosis in Systemic Disease
Fig. 40.1 Injured subglottic airway displays mucosal ulceration and incomplete reepithelialization (arrows) with hemorrhagic areas and collagen deposition. This altered healing process may lead to airway stenosis Etiology and Pathogenesis…
EBUS Guidance for Peripheral Biopsies
Fig. 20.1 Radial ultrasound miniprobe (20 MHz UM-S20-17S, Olympus Inc, Tokyo, Japan) introduced via a guide sheath through the working channel of a flexible bronchoscope. On the right, guide sheath…
