Interventions in Pulmonary Medicine (2nd Edition)

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The eBook Interventions in Pulmonary Medicine 2nd Edition (2018 edition)offers comprehensive coverage of all areas of interventional pulmonology; a minimally invasive endoscopic method for treating and diagnosing lung disorders. The ebook is divided into 8 sections on the major areas of interventional pulmonology; including lung cancer staging; basic endoscopy; and interventional bronschoscopy in asthma and emphysema. Chapters then explore specific procedures and techniques; including medical thoracoscopy; endobronchial ultrasound; flexible and rigid bronchoscopy; and electromagnetical navigation with coverage of history; indications and contraindications; and up-to-date evidence-based reviews. In recent years there have been many advances in interventional pulmonology; the most significant relating to lung cancer early diagnosis and late-stage treatment. 2 new chapters on lung cancer epidemiologic changes and personalized lung cancer treatment explore new methods for maximizing patient care for an increasingly prevalent disease. This inclusive volume concludes with a look towards the future of interventional pulmonology and experimental techniques currently being tested. Interventions in Pulmonary Medicine; 2nd Edition; is a must have for endoscopists; pulmonologists; pulmonary oncologists; thoracic surgeons; ENT physicians; anesthesiologists; and intensive care specialists and their teams.

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