Thoracic Oncology and Chest Procedures Network
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EBUS nodal staging in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
EBUS-TBNA disrupted the field of bronchoscopy by offering a minimally invasive, real-time imaging approach to biopsy, but recent data have emerged that show routine use of EBUS may warrant scrutiny.
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In our navigational bronchoscopy ERA
The VERITAS trial is a turning point for interventional pulmonology, ushering in an era of high-quality comparative effectiveness trials poised to transform our approach to technology evaluation, implementation, and, ultimately, patient care.
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Opening the flood gates: Pleural complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors
The pulmonary and medical oncology community must start to consider pleural complications as a potential risk of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
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POCUS for temporary intracorporeal and extracorporeal mechanical circulatory support
POCUS use refines diagnostic accuracy, enhances procedural safety, and optimizes outcomes for patients requiring advanced circulatory support.
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Artificial intelligence in lung cancer management
As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into clinical practice, the future of lung cancer management is shifting toward precision-driven, data-informed strategies and risk prediction models.
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Managing central airway obstruction
New guidelines on central airway obstruction standardize diagnosis and management recommendations, emphasizing therapeutic bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, and multidisciplinary care.
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Revival of the aspiration vs chest tube debate for PSP
Considerable heterogeneity exists in the management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). American and European guidelines have been grappling with this question for decades: What is the best way to manage […]
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Lung ultrasound: An indispensable yet underutilized tool
An assessment using bedside thoracic ultrasound (TUS) improves diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic management in critically ill patients without undue risk. With changes in diagnosis occurring in 23% of cases and […]
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Atypical pulmonary cysts: Why to care
Since the American College of Radiology (ACR) updated its Lung CT Screening Reporting & Data System (Lung-RADS) to include atypical pulmonary cysts in 2022, there has been little discussion among […]
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Diagnostic yield reporting of bronchoscopic peripheral pulmonary nodule biopsies: A call for standardization
More than 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with an incidental CT scan-detected lung nodule annually. Advanced bronchoscopy, as a diagnostic tool for evaluation of these nodules, has evolved rapidly, incorporating […]
