ABSTRACT The endobronchial ultrasound is a minimally invasive technique that simultaneously associates ultrasound and bronchoscopy, to visualize lung nodule or masses, airway wall, and structures adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree. Endobronchial ultrasound has been incorporated into clinical practice ...
Introducción:
La broncoscopia desde su surgimiento ha permitido ampliar las posibilidades diagnósticas de las enfermedades respiratorias, en el cáncer de pulmón permite llegar a un diagnóstico de forma rápida y segura.
Objetivo:
Caracterizar la broncoscopia como método diagnóstico del cáncer de...
INTRODUCTION: Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare disorder of the craniofacial development that constitutes a challenge for anesthesiologists, since it represents a difficult airway in the majority of cases. The main objective of this article is to provide a bibliographic review about how the airway mana...
Bronchoscopy cryoprobes are used for palliative treatment of endobronchial obstructions caused by tumors and removal of granulation tissue or foreign bodies. Currently this technology is also used for diagnosis of diffuse interstitial lung disease (ILD). The multidisciplinary team that establishes the cl...
RESUMO A transfusão de concentrado de plaquetas é prática comum para prevenção de sangramento espontâneo ou decorrente de procedimentos invasivos; sabe-se que a transfusão de componentes alogênicos do sangue se associa a aumento da mortalidade e piora do desfecho clínico. A força do coágulo é...
Abstract Introduction Laryngotracheal stenosis is a difficult problem with varied etiology and various treatment options. The holmium laser represents another tool for the treatment of benign tracheal stenosis. Objectives To determine the utility of holmium laser treatment for benign tracheal stenosi...
ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Mounier-Kuhn syndrome is a rare congenital condition with distinct dilatation and diverticulation of the tracheal wall. The symptoms may vary and the treatment usually consists of support. CASE REPORT: The patient was a 60-year-old male with recurrent hospital admission. He was admi...
