Pleural disease
Pleural Disease This review discusses the substantial advances that have been made in our
understanding of pleural biology and related pathophysiology, as well as in the …
understanding of pleural biology and related pathophysiology, as well as in the …
International evidence-based recommendations for point-of-care lung ultrasound
Background The purpose of this study is to provide evidence-based and expert consensus
recommendations for lung ultrasound with focus on emergency and critical care settings …
recommendations for lung ultrasound with focus on emergency and critical care settings …
Establishing the diagnosis of lung cancer: Diagnosis and management of lung cancer: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice …
Background Lung cancer is usually suspected in individuals who have an abnormal chest
radiograph or have symptoms caused by either local or systemic effects of the tumor. The …
radiograph or have symptoms caused by either local or systemic effects of the tumor. The …
[HTML][HTML] Malignant pleural mesothelioma: an update on investigation, diagnosis and treatment
AC Bibby, S Tsim, N Kanellakis, H Ball… - European …, 2016 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy of the pleural surface,
predominantly caused by prior asbestos exposure. There is a global epidemic of malignant …
predominantly caused by prior asbestos exposure. There is a global epidemic of malignant …
European Respiratory Society statement on thoracic ultrasound
Thoracic ultrasound is increasingly considered to be an essential tool for the pulmonologist.
It is used in diverse clinical scenarios, including as an adjunct to clinical decision making for …
It is used in diverse clinical scenarios, including as an adjunct to clinical decision making for …
Malignant pleural effusion: presentation, diagnosis, and management
S Gayen - The American Journal of Medicine, 2022 - Elsevier
Malignant pleural effusions are common in patients with cancer. Most malignant pleural
effusions are secondary to metastases to the pleura, most often from lung or breast cancer …
effusions are secondary to metastases to the pleura, most often from lung or breast cancer …
Investigation of a unilateral pleural effusion in adults: British Thoracic Society pleural disease guideline 2010
Since the 2003 guideline, several clinically relevant studies have been published, allowing
new recommendations regarding image guidance of pleural procedures with clear benefits …
new recommendations regarding image guidance of pleural procedures with clear benefits …
Pleural procedures and thoracic ultrasound: British Thoracic Society pleural disease guideline 2010
T Havelock, R Teoh, D Laws, F Gleeson - Thorax, 2010 - thorax.bmj.com
Background In hospital practice, pleural aspiration (thoracocentesis) and chest drain
insertion may be required in many different clinical settings for a variety of indications …
insertion may be required in many different clinical settings for a variety of indications …
[HTML][HTML] British Thoracic Society Guideline for the investigation and management of malignant pleural mesothelioma
Refer all patients with a chest X-ray suggestive of MPM urgently (via the 2-week wait
suspected cancer pathway in England and Wales). Consider referral for further investigation …
suspected cancer pathway in England and Wales). Consider referral for further investigation …
Malignant pleural effusion: from bench to bedside
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common but serious condition that is related with poor
quality of life, morbidity and mortality. Its incidence and associated healthcare costs are …
quality of life, morbidity and mortality. Its incidence and associated healthcare costs are …