Now in a fully revised and updated Sixth Edition, Dr. Light's classic text, Pleural Diseases , delivers even more focused content on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. The text’s straightforward, single-author perspective combines procedural expertise, insights on recent technical advances, and clear recommendations for both diagnosis and treatment. This edition includes current and timely information on management of both paraneoplastic and malignant pleural effusions, new cautions regarding the need for training in thoracentesis, diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions, and newer agents for producing effusions. Inside this powerful, fact-packed resource… • Three algorithms for diagnosis of pleural effusions help identify causes of pathologic findings. • Chapters on thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, chest tube insertion, and thoracoscopy provide indications and contraindications along with step-by-step procedural guidance. • Detailed coverage of parapneumonic and malignant pleural effusions addresses the most recent advances in treatment. NEW to the Sixth Edition… • Updated treatment regimens for paraneoplastic lesions broaden therapeutic options. • Consensus-building content presents a unified approach to the use of indwelling catheters in the management of malignant pleural effusions. • New emphasis on training for thoracentesis helps minimize procedure-related morbidity and mortality. • New recommendations regarding chest tubes help ensure the proper tube is used for each procedure. • New tests refine the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions. PLUS… a FREE companion website provides on-demand access to the fully searchable text and images.
Edition
6
ISBN/ISSN
9781451175998
Product Format
Hardcover Book
Trim Size
7 x 10
Pages
524
Illustration
92
Table
23
Edition
6
Publication Date
May 7, 2013
Weight
2.8
Richard W. Light MD
Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University; Director of Pulmonary Disease Program, Department of Medicine, St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN
1 Anatomy of the Pleura 2 Physiology of the Pleural Space 3 Physiological Effects of Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion 4 Animal Models in Pleural Investigation 5 Cytokines and the Pleura 6 Radiographic Examinations 7 Clinical Manifestations and Useful Tests 8 Approach to the Patient 9 Transudative Pleural Effusions 10 Pleural Effusions Related to Metastatic Malignancies 11 Primary Tumors of the Pleura 12 Parapneumonic Effusions and Empyema 13 Tuberculous Pleural Effusions 14 Pleural Effusion Secondary to Fungal Infections, Actinomycosis, and Nocardiosis 15 Pleural Effusion Due to Parasitic Infection 16 Pleural Effusion Due to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Other Viruses, Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, and Rickettsiae 17 Pleural Effusion Due to Pulmonary Embolization 18 Pleural Effusion Secondary to Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract 19 Pleural Effusion Secondary to Diseases of the Heart 20 Pleural Disease in Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 Pleural Disease Due to Collagen Vascular Diseases 22 Pleural Effusion Due to Drug Reactions 23 Pleural Effusion Due to Miscellaneous Diseases 24 Pneumothorax 25 Hemothorax 26 Chylothorax and Pseudochylothorax 27 Other Pleural Diseases 28 Thoracentesis (Diagnostic and Therapeutic) and Pleural Biopsy 29 Chest Tubes 30 Thoracoscopy
Inside this powerful, fact-packed resource… • Three algorithms for diagnosis of pleural effusions help identify causes of pathologic findings. • Chapters on thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, chest tube insertion, and thoracoscopy provide indications and contraindications along with step-by-step procedural guidance. • Detailed coverage of parapneumonic and malignant pleural effusions addresses the most recent advances in treatment. NEW to the Sixth Edition… • Updated treatment regimens for paraneoplastic lesions broaden therapeutic options. • Consensus-building content presents a unified approach to the use of indwelling catheters in the management of malignant pleural effusions. • New emphasis on training for thoracentesis helps minimize procedure-related morbidity and mortality. • New recommendations regarding chest tubes help ensure the proper tube is used for each procedure. • New tests refine the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions. PLUS… a FREE companion website provides on-demand access to the fully searchable text and images.
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