Biopsy Techniques in Pulmonary Disorders

Written by specialists in pulmonary medicine, thoracic surgery, pathology, and radiology, this volume offers chest physicians and thoracic surgeons practical guidance on the use of biopsy techniques in evaluating pulmonary disorders. The text is illustrated by more than 100 photographs, X-rays, CT scans, and drawings and covers all available biopsy techniques, including such invasive procedures as thoracoscopy, open lung biopsy, and surgical exploration of the mediastinum, as well as techniques such as bronchoalveolar lavage; thoracentesis and pleural biopsy; percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy; transthoracic needle biopsy; flexible bronchoscopy with brush and forceps biopsy; and flexible bronchoscopy with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy. The contributors explain the technical details of each procedure, the indications and contraindications for its use, and its value in relation to other diagnostic approaches in specific clinical situations. The book includes in-depth discussions on cytopathology, use of radiographic modalities in biopsy procedures, and use of biopsy results in making patient management decisions.