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Diagnostic Value of Bronchoscopy in Detecting Laryngopharyngeal Disorders: Clinical Utility and Limitations

Medicina
Background and Objectives: Flexible bronchoscopy is widely used for evaluating intrathoracic airway and pulmonary diseases. However, its diagnostic value in upper airway abnormalities, including those involving the larynx, pharynx, and proximal trachea ...
Deok Hyong Kim, Bo Hyoung Kang, Soo-Jung Um, Insu Kim   +3 more
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Guideline concordance of stage IIIA non‐small‐cell lung cancer treatment in the Australian setting

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Stage IIIA non‐small‐cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a life‐limiting disease, and the level of adherence to evidence‐based treatment guidelines in the Australian setting is unclear. Aim To assess the level of adherence to stage IIIA NSCLC treatment guidelines prior to the advent of immunotherapy and highlight factors that may contribute
Georgia Ross, Matthew Conron, Gavin Wright, Eve Denton   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anthracofibrosis: an under‐recognised mimic of malignancy and tuberculosis in a migrant population

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Anthracosis, usually regarded as a benign and uncommon bronchoscopic finding, was identified in 108 (9.9%) of 1154 bronchoscopy procedures at two Australian hospitals, with almost a third showing bronchial narrowing consistent with anthracofibrosis.
Wai Yiu, Paul T. King, Martin I. MacDonald   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving timeliness of lung cancer care through a rapid assessment clinic

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer improve survival. Guidelines from Australia and worldwide stipulate timeframes of care from referral. The Rapid Lung Assessment Clinic (RLAC) was established to fast‐track the diagnostic and treatment pathway, with a subsequent quality improvement initiative based on the initial analysis ...
Shakti V. Dabholkar, Shalini Vinod, Zinta Harrington, Benjamin Kolevski, Beth Ivimey, Joseph Descallar, Jonathan P. Williamson   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Guidelines for Minimizing Bleeding Risk During Bronchoscopic Procedures

Advances in Respiratory Medicine
This article presents recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of bleeding during bronchoscopy. The document was developed by a working group convened by the Polish Respiratory Society, which included pulmonologists experienced in bronchoscopic ...
Adam Barczyk, Anna Andrychiewicz, Małgorzata Czajkowska-Malinowska, Katarzyna Górska, Bartosz Hudzik, Piotr Korczyński, Rafał Krenke, Wojciech Naumnik, Wojciech J. Piotrowski, Cezary Piwkowski, Jerzy Soja, Artur Szlubowski, Jerzy Windyga, Joanna Zając, Filip Mejza   +14 more
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Pediatric Esophageal Biomechanics and Remodeling: Integrating Distensibility and Compliance Beyond Luminal Diameter

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, EarlyView.
Esophageal distensibility and compliance provide physiologic information beyond luminal diameter alone in pediatric esophageal disease. This review proposes a practical biomechanics‐informed framework integrating FLIP assessment into interpretation of dysphagia, esophageal remodeling, dilation response, and therapeutic decision‐making in children ...
Brett J. Hoskins, Kenneth Ng, Michael A. Manfredi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Severe pneumoperitoneum, mediastinal emphysema, and thoracoabdominal wall emphysema during flexible bronchoscopy: a case report

Frontiers in Medicine
This case presents a rare complication that occurred during flexible bronchoscopy, including severe pneumoperitoneum, mediastinal emphysema, and thoracoabdominal wall emphysema.
Jun Yang, Mei Yao, Baolong Lu, Dong Huang, Lu Yang, Guohou Zhao   +5 more
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Effectiveness of Social Robots in Relieving Children's and Adolescents' Anxiety, Pain, Fear and Stress in Perioperative Nursing: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To assess how social robots impact anxiety, pain, fear and stress in children and adolescents during perioperative nursing. Design A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials and quasi‐experimental studies. Methods Following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, eligible studies included participants under 21 ...
Miia Kauppinen, Aku Forsman, Heli Kerimaa, Anna‐Kaija Palomaa, Mervi Hakala, Shingo Ueki, Tarja Pölkki   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru, Andreea C. Didilescu, Frank A. Scannapieco   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidental Detection of Respiratory Viruses in Lung Transplant Donor‐Recipient Pairs: Exploratory Associations With Clinical Outcomes in a Post Hoc Analysis

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
In 53 lung transplant donor‐recipient pairs, community‐acquired respiratory viruses were incidentally detected by syndromic PCR in 13.2% of donor and 20.8% of recipient bronchoalveolar lavages, with exploratory, unadjusted signals towards longer hospitalization and chronic lung allograft dysfunction.
Andrea Lombardi, Letizia Corinna Morlacchi, Giulia Renisi, Lorenzo Rosso, Jacopo Fumagalli, Patrizia Bono, Ilaria Righi, Valeria Rossetti, Arianna Liparoti, Cecilia Azzarà, Davide Mangioni, Laura Alagna, Anna Celotti, Claudia Alteri, Chiara Abbruzzese, Annapaola Callegaro, Francesco Blasi, Giacomo Grasselli, Mario Nosotti, Alessandra Bandera   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source