ABSTRACT

This internationally renowned reference work is a fully updated and expanded second edition of the most comprehensive title available on pleural diseases. Building on the many strengths of the highly respected first edition, the book features a detailed yet lucid basic science section to support understanding of the physiological and pathophysiolog

part |2 pages

PART ONE: BASIC SCIENCE

chapter 9|12 pages

Pleural fibrosis

part |2 pages

PART TWO: CLINICAL SCIENCE

chapter 17|18 pages

Pleural fluid analysis

chapter 18|6 pages

Pleural manometry

chapter 19|26 pages

Radiology: diagnostic

chapter 22|8 pages

Pathology: histology

chapter 23|22 pages

Pathology: cytology

chapter 42|30 pages

Spontaneous pneumothorax

chapter 45|70 pages

Drainage techniques