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This practical ad easy-to-read manual is designed for quick consultation on how to deal with the most frequent clinical situations in the field of pleural pathology. It covers transudative, neoplastic, infectious and idiopathic pleural effusions as well as chest tube drainage and transthoracic ultrasound.
Each topic is covered in a schematic way and introduced by paradigmatic clinical cases. Clear flow charts further guide readers throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway.
Filling an existing gap in literature this handy and easy-to-read guide will be valuable tool for pulmonologists, internists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and pulmonology residents alike.
Pages I-XV
Front Matter
Pages 1-1
Clinical-Instrumental Diagnostic Approach to Pleural Effusion
Pages 3-11
Front Matter
Pages 13-13
Pages 15-20
Front Matter
Pages 21-21
Clinical Case of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Pages 23-27
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Pages 29-37
Front Matter
Pages 39-39
Clinical Case of Neoplastic Pleural Effusion in Patient with Lung Cancer
Pages 41-45
Secondary Neoplastic Pleural Effusion
Pages 47-60
Front Matter
Pages 61-61
Introduction to Infectious and Tuberculous Pleural Effusion
Pages 63-69
First Clinical Case of Infectious Pleural Effusion
Pages 71-75
Second Clinical Case of Infectious Pleural Effusion
Pages 77-82
Pages 83-104
First Clinical Case of Tuberculous Pleural Effusion
Pages 105-110
Second Clinical Case of Tuberculous Pleural Effusion
Pages 111-115
Pages 117-132
Front Matter
Pages 133-133
Pages 135-142
Front Matter
Pages 143-143
Pleural Drain: Clinical Case of Pleural Effusion Treated with Small-Bore Pleural Drain
Pages 145-148
Pages 149-158
Clinical Case of Pleural Effusion with an Interesting Ultrasound Picture
Pages 159-163
Transthoracic Ultrasound in Pleural Diseases
Pages 165-182
Use of Cortisone in Pleural Pathology
Pages 183-191
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