Book description
In
Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy: Manual and Atlas
, international experts explain the current methodology and demonstrate
different technical approaches to medical thoracoscopy/pleuroscopy
(MT/P) in the diagnosis and treatment of pleuropulmonary diseases. A
combination of instructive manual and atlas, the 'Manual', presents
clinical cases with indications, techniques, and outcomes for each
procedure. In the 'Atlas', endoscopic photographs demonstrate the
application of this minimally invasive technique in various pathologies,
from pleural effusion to various manifestations of lung cancer.Features
Diagnostic and therapeutic indications reflect new technology such
as the semi-rigid/semi-flexible pleuroscope, CT/MR imaging, and
video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
Over 150 full-color endoscopic photographs and 120 figures enhance
the text
An accompanying DVD contains video clips of 8 typical clinical
cases, plus practical information on the use of talc poudrage, the
induction of a pneumothorax, and more
This comprehensive visual guide is an indispensable primer for residents
and fellows in pulmonology or pneumology, and for respiratory
physicians, internists, or thoracic surgeons.System Requirements
for the DVD:
Language: English; region code: 0; picture format: 4:3 NTSC; duration:
33 minutes (approximately); disk format: DVD-5. Secretary General,
German Central Committee against Tuberculosis (DZK), Berlin, Germany
Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Indiana
University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
