Currently there several diagnostic techniques that re used by radiologists and pulmonary
physicians for lung cancer diagnostics. In several cases pneumothorax (PNTX) is induced …

In this fourth edition of the popular Flexible Bronchoscopy, which has been revised and
updated throughout, the world's leading specialists discuss the technical and procedural …

Advanced technologies such as endobronchial ultrasound and electromagnetic navigation
have revolutionized the field of bronchoscopy. Its indications as a diagnostic as well as a …

Introduction: Bronchoscopic lung biopsy (BLB) is a widely used procedure. As the world's
population is ageing, more BLBs are performed for older people with comorbidities. The aim …

Background: The use of endobronchial ultrasound–guided transbronchial needle aspiration
(EBUS-TBNA) for diagnosis and staging of benign and malignant thoracic disease has …

Massive hemoptysis is a time critical airway emergency in the perioperative setting, with an
associated mortality exceeding 50%. Causes of hemoptysis in the perioperative setting …

Background The introduction of flexible bronchoscope has revolutionized the field of
pulmonary medicine and is a standard instrument used for diagnostic purpose. A …

Background Acute cellular rejection (ACR) in lung transplant recipients requires
demonstration of perivascular lymphocytic infiltration in alveolar tissue samples from …

Dentro das múltiplas áreas abrangidas pela Medicina Preventiva, a Saúde Ocupacional
suscita cada vez maior atenção, sobretudo pela necessidade de avaliar continuamente a …

This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic yield of fiberoptic bronchoscopic (FOB)
transbronchial biopsy and its relation with quantitative findings of high resolution …