Interventional Pulmonary
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HI-PEITHO confirms benefit of USCDT in intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism
Investigator Frederikus A. Klok, MD, PhD, said he expects additional evidence to be published in the coming year, which will shape future guidelines and clinical management of patients with intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism.
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The evolution of interventional pulmonology
Interventional pulmonology has rapidly evolved into a technology-driven specialty, with advances like robotic bronchoscopy and real-time imaging enabling safer, more precise access to peripheral lung lesions. These innovations allow clinicians to combine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a single setting.
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Real-world data show adherence to nodal dissection standard improves detection of lymph node involvement in patients with NSCLC
Increased lymph node analysis was associated with a 2.1% absolute increase in pathologic nodal upstaging, according to recent research.
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Establishing an outpatient pleural disease clinic
A thoracentesis clinic that offers direct, same-day outpatient care for pleural effusions enables nurse practitioners to perform both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, speed up treatment, and quickly relieve patient symptoms.
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Case discussions to address complexities of mediastinal lymphadenopathy diagnosis
Sebastian Kurz, MD, PhD, FCCP, will chair a Wednesday afternoon panel session that will guide attendees through imaging findings, differential diagnoses, and clinical decision-making in mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
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Panel to review multidisciplinary management of massive hemoptysis
Irene Riestra Guiance, MD, will chair a Tuesday afternoon session on the basics of hemoptysis, bronchoscopic management, surgical intervention, and other current evidence-based approaches.
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Discussion to examine sublobar resection for early-stage lung cancer
Muhammad S. Ali, MD, MS, FCCP, will chair a Monday afternoon panel session on strategies for early-stage lung cancer in the age of sublobar resection.
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Bronchoscopy: An emerging role for advanced practice providers
Bronchoscopy is becoming an increasingly common skill for a growing subset of interventional pulmonary and critical care APPs.
