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1 online resource (90 pages) |
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ABC Ser. ; v. 158 |
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ABC Ser
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| Contents |
Intro; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Pleura; Embryology; Macroscopic anatomy; Microscopic anatomy; Mesothelial cells; Innervation, blood supply and lymphatics; Innervation; Blood supply; Lymphatics; Physiology of the pleural space; Pleural pressure; Pleural fluid formation and constituents; Pleural fluid absorption; Role of the pleural space; Further reading; Chapter 2 Radiology of Pleural Disease; Plain radiography; Ultrasound; CT scan; PET CT; MRI; Further reading; Chapter 3 Pneumothorax |
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Definition, epidemiology, risk factors and aetiologyPresentation; Investigations; Management; Tension (i.e. haemodynamically unstable) pneumothoraces; Haemodynamically stable; Conservative management; Needle aspiration; Chest drains; Heimlich valves; Digital thoracic drainage; Referral of patients; Recurrent pneumothorax; Further reading; Chapter 4 Investigation of Pleural Effusions; Clinical presentation; History taking; Examination; Initial imaging; Chest X-ray; Thoracic ultrasound; Pleural fluid tests; Fluid appearance; Distinguishing exudates and transudates |
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Pleural fluid cytology and differential cell countsMicroscopy and culture; Pleural fluid pH (and glucose); Lipids; Biomarkers and auto-antibodies; Cross-sectional imaging; Metabolic and dynamic imaging; Pleural biopsy; Diagnostic challenges; Further reading; Chapter 5 Pleural Pathology; Normal anatomy and histology of the pleura; Pathological processes involving the pleura; Neoplasia (other than diffuse malignant mesothelioma) â#x80;#x93; primary pleural neoplasms and tumour-like proliferations; Benign; Tumour-like conditions; Malignant pleural neoplasms (other than malignant mesothelioma) |
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InflammationFurther reading; Chapter 6 Unusual Causes of Pleural Disease; Urinothorax; Yellow nail syndrome; Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome; Meigs syndrome; Dural-pleural fistula; Central venous catheter migration; Chylothorax; Pseudochylothorax; Further reading; Chapter 7 Pleural Infection; Pathology; Bacteriology; Natural history; Symptoms and signs; Diagnosis; Thoracic ultrasound scan; Pleural fluid aspiration; Further imaging; Medical management; Initial care; Antibiotics; Chest tube drainage; Fibrinolytics; Surgery; VATS debridement and decortication; Rib resection and drainage |
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Thoracotomy decorticationOpen window thoracostomy; Thoracoplasty; Trapped lung; Prognosis and longâ#x80;#x90;term outcomes; Conclusions; Further reading; Chapter 8 Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions; Pathophysiology; Symptoms; Management â#x80;#x93; general considerations; Simple pleural aspiration; Intercostal chest drainage and pleurodesis; Thoracoscopy and talc poudrage; Indwelling pleural catheters; Which procedure is best?; The future; Conclusions; Further reading; Chapter 9 Malignant Mesothelioma; Epidemiology and aetiology; Pathogenesis; Clinical presentation and investigation |
| Notes |
Pathological features |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Pleura -- Diseases -- Treatment
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Pleura -- Diseases.
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Pleural Diseases
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Pleura -- Diseases
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hunt, Ian
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Gleeson, Fergus V
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Maskell, Nick A
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| ISBN |
9781118527108 |
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1118527100 |
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