Pleural Diseases

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007 - 427 páginas

Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, Dr. Light's classic text provides a focused, single-authored perspective on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. This edition has three new chapters on physiological effects of a pneumothorax or pleural effusion, animal models in pleural investigation, and cytokines and the pleura. Other chapters present significant updates on use of thoracoscopy in diagnosis of pleural effusions and on new diagnostic tests for mesothelioma, parapneumonic effusion, and effusions due to congestive heart failure. Also included are discussions of recent advances in the therapy of malignant pleural effusions, mesothelioma, and parapneumonic effusions.

 

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Anatomy of the Pleura
1
Physiology of the Pleural Space
7
Physiological Effects of Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
17
Animal Models in Pleural Investigation
27
Cytokines and the Pleura
44
Radiographic Examinations
54
Clinical Manifestations and Useful Tests
73
Approach to the Patient
109
Pleural Effusion Due to Pulmonary Embolization
245
Pleural Effusion Secondary to Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
252
Pleural Effusion Secondary to Diseases of the Heart
265
Pleural Disease in Obstetrics and Gynecology
272
Pleural Disease Due to Collagen Vascular Diseases
278
Pleural Effusion Due to Drug Reactions
288
Pleural Effusion Due to Miscellaneous Diseases
294
Pneumothorax
306

Transudative Pleural Effusions
120
Pleural Effusions Related to Metastatic Malignancies
133
Primary Tumors of the Pleura
162
Parapneumonic Effusions and Empyema
179
Tuberculous Pleural Effusions
211
Pleural Effusion Secondary to Fungal Infections Actinomycosis and Nocardiosis
225
Pleural Effusion Due to Parasitic Infection
232
Pleural Effusion Due to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Other Viruses Mycoplasma Pneumoniae and Rickettsiae
237
Hemothorax
340
Chylothorax and Pseudochylothorax
346
Other Pleural Diseases
362
Thoracentesis Diagnostic and Therapeutic and Pleural Biopsy
375
Chest Tubes
392
Thoracoscopy
404
Index
413
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Richard W. Light is Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary Division, Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee.

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