Textbook of Pleural Diseases by Lee, Y C Gary; Feller- Kopman, David J.; Maskell, Nick; Light, Richard W.;

Short description:

This comprehensive reference book on pleural disease offers the latest insights into both basic and clinical science. Building on the highly respected previous editions, it features an expanded basic science section to deepen understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying pleural diseases.

Long description:

This comprehensive reference book on pleural diseases offers the latest insights into both basic and clinical science.?Building on the highly respected previous editions, it features an expanded basic science section to deepen understanding?of the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying pleural diseases. The clinical sections are presented?in a consistent format, covering definitions, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, investigations,?treatments and potential complications for each subtype of pleural diseases. This indispensable resource is designed for
pulmonary physicians, internists, thoracic surgeons and trainees worldwide.

? The fourth edition introduces several new chapters, reflecting significant advancements in
? ? understanding and treatment?strategies for pleural diseases.
? Key developments, including breakthroughs in immunological therapies for mesothelioma, enhanced
? ?training in pleural?medicine and a strong focus on patient safety, are integrated throughout the book.
? Streamlined content and fresh perspectives come together as selected chapters are merged for
? ?improved usability, while?approximately one third of the chapters feature contributions from new expert
? ?authors, providing updated insights and?showcasing the latest advancements in the field.
? Each chapter begins with a clear, bullet-point summary of key points, providing a quick and efficient
? ?overview for?readers.

Table of Contents:

1. The Global Burden of Pleural Diseases?2. Pleural Diseases: Historic Perspective?3. Setting Up a Pleural Practice?4. Training in Pleural Disease?5. Pleural Embryology and Gross Structure, Circulation, Lymphatics and Nerves?6. Pleural Mesothelial Cells in Pleural Inflammation and Fibrosis?7. Pleural Liquid Turnover in Normal and Disease States?8. Insights from the Omics Analysis of Pleural Disease?9. Pleural Pharmacokinetics?10. Experimental Models of Pleural Diseases?11. Approach to Patients with Pleural Effusions?12. Pleural Fluid Analysis?13. A Practical Approach to the Diagnostic Pleural Biopsy?14. Pleural Manometry?15. Pleural Ultrasound?16. Imaging for Pleural Disease?17. Image-Guided Thoracentesis, Chest Tube Drainage and Closed Pleural Biopsy?18. Medical Thoracoscopy?19. Tunneled Pleural Catheters?20. Pleurodesis?21. Surgery for Pleural Diseases?22. Pleural Procedural Complications and Safety Measures?23. Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Aetiology?24. Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Management?25. Iatrogenic and Traumatic Pneumothorax?26. Effusions from Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiac Surgery?27. Effusion from Malignant Causes?28. Effusions from Infections: Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion and Empyema?29. Pleural Tuberculosis?30. Effusions in Immunocompromised Hosts and Less Common Infections?31. Chylothorax and Cholesterol Pleural Effusion?32. Pleural Involvement from Connective Tissue Diseases?33. Effusions Caused by Drugs?34. Effusions from Hepatic Hydrothorax and Gastrointestinal Diseases?35. Effusions Associated with Gynecologic and Obstetric Conditions?36. Other Uncommon Pleural Effusions?37. Pleural Effusions in Paediatric Patients?38. Mesothelioma?39. Benign Asbestos-Related Pleural Diseases?40. Immunotherapy in Pleural Diseases?41. Gene Therapy in Pleural Diseases?42. Future Directions