Pleural Diseases: Clinical Cases and Real-World Discussions

Description

Using a unique, case-based approach, Pleural Diseases: Clinical Cases and Real-World Discussions brings you up to date with the latest advances in this fast-moving subspecialty. A wide variety of real-world challenges are presented along with multiple perspectives from expert pulmonologists who discuss and analyze each case collaboratively, replicating actual patient experiences and outcomes. This first-of-its-kind resource is ideal for practicing pulmonologists and fellows, interventional pulmonologists, critical care physicians, and others who are interested in an interactive approach to everyday clinical problems related to pleural disease. Key Features Provides a unique, interactive approach to understanding the nuances and complexities of patient cases for both invasive and non-invasive therapies, drawing from real clinical cases and accompanying case discussions. Describes the approach taken by experts for each case, presenting the clinical reasoning on the most appropriate approaches and the possible therapies. Offers easy-to-read, templated information for every case: onset of symptoms, the entire diagnostic-therapeutic path including clinical and laboratory findings, and discussions on the clinical choices made in accordance with evidence-based medical procedures. Includes both positive and negative outcomes for a broader experience. Features more than 200 illustrations including x-rays, procedural photos, ultrasound, CT scans, and histopathology specimens, as well as video procedures for thoracentesis, chest tube placing, medical thoracoscopy, and insertion of indwelling pleural catheter. Addresses other common clinical issues such as the management of multimorbid elderly patients, the optimization of fluid balance, and the need to discontinue antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy before invasive procedures. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Cover IFC Title Copyright Acknowledgments Preface contributors contents Video Contents Part I - Malignancies Chapter 1 - Malignant Pleural Effusion With Nonexpandable Lung and Hydropneumothorax After Thoracentesis History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 2 - Pleural Plaques and Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma in a Patient With Previous Asbestos Exposure History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 3 - Malignant Pleural Effusion in Metastatic Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma Complicated by Pulmonary Embolism History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Chapter 4 - Squamous Cell Lung Cancer Complicating a Tuberculous Fibrothorax History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Follow-Up Chapter 5 - Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma With Trapped Lung Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 6 - Lung Adenocarcinoma With Diffuse Pleural Infiltration in a Young Nonsmoker Man History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 7 - Chylothorax Associated With Indolent Follicular Lymphoma History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Discharge, Follow-Up, and Outcomes Part II - Infections Chapter 8 - Relapsing Unilateral Pleural Effusion Due to Unrecognized Tuberculosis History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 9 - Loculated Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Treated With Intracavitary Urokinase History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter10 - Primary Pleural Empyema in a Hemodialysis Patient With Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 11 - Pyopneumothorax in Necrotizing Pneumonia With Bronchopleural Fistula History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter12 - Pneumonia and Volume Overload Complicating Chronic Fibrothorax With Persistent Fluid Collection History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 13 - Late Postpneumonectomy Bronchopleural Fistula With Pleural Empyema History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 14 - Tuberculous Pleural Effusion and Pott Disease History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Part III - Miscellanea Chapter 15 - Cloudy Pleural Effusion in a Heavy Smoker With Rheumatoid Arthritis History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Discharge, Follow-Up, and Outcomes Chapter 16 - Calcified Pleural Plaques in a Man With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 17 - Middle and Low Back Pain Due to Pulmonary Embolism With Ipsilateral Pleural Effusion History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 18 - Bilateral Asymmetrical Pleural Effusion Due to Congestive Heart Failure History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 19 - Posttraumatic Hemothorax and Pneumothorax in a Patient on Oral Anticoagulant History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 20 - Pneumothorax After Transthoracic Needle Biopsy of the Lung History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Chapter 21 - Primary Spontaneous Right Pneumothorax in a Patient With Pulmonary Bullae History of Present Illness Past Medical History Physical Examination and Early Clinical Findings Clinical Course Recommended Therapy and Further Indications at Discharge Follow-Up and Outcomes Index IBC