Challenging Cases in Pleural Diseases by Najib M Rahman 1003081630 9780367533717

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• ISBN 10:1003081630
• ISBN 13:9780367533717
• Author: Najib M Rahman, Radhika Banka

Although we live in an era of evidence-based medicine, case histories have always had an important role in medical education. This book aims to provide complex case-based learning in pleural medicine, which is an integral part of respiratory medicine. It delivers practical knowledge learned through the experience of leading international authorities. Each case comprises clinical history, investigations, diagnosis, management, and detailed answers with discussion and key points. These interesting/challenging/puzzling real case histories will stimulate the reader’s mind with interactive questions and answers, imparting in-depth knowledge in diagnosis and management of complex pleural cases. Key Features: Contains high-quality illustrations of challenging cases to aid learning for speciality and certification exams Serves as an invaluable resource for pulmonologists, radiologists, critical care physicians, and trainees First case history-based book to be published exclusively for pleural medicine

Table contents:

1 A post-operative pleural effusion
2 Pleural effusion and chest pain in an elderly gentleman
3 A difficult-to-drain effusion
4 A recurrent and persistent effusion
5 To ambulate or admit?
6 Right-sided pleural effusion in a young Nepalese man
7 Bilateral transudative effusions
8 Renal failure and pleural fluid
9 Management of pleural effusion in a patient with known liver disease
10 Pleural effusion and thickening after asbestos exposure
11 Recurrent effusion in a cyclist
12 Pleural thickening and effusion in a traveller
13 Recurrent effusion in a patient on amiodarone
14 A case of green pleural fluid
15 Pleural effusion in a patient with previous pancreatitis
16 Pleural effusion and abnormal bones
17 Pleural effusion in a patient with chronic myeloid leukaemia
18 An unusual pleural abnormality
19 Pneumothorax in chronic lung disease
20 Air in the wrong place
21 Recurrent chest pain in a young woman
22 An interesting case of recurrent pneumothoraces
23 Post-effusion drainage complication in an 86-year-old woman
24 Chest pain in a 65-year-old writer following pleural fluid aspiration
25 A simple pneumothorax?

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