Thoracic Oncology and Chest Procedures Network
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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 […]
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Electrical impedance tomography: Visualization and integration of the impact of mechanical ventilation
Lung protective ventilation (LPV) is the cornerstone to minimizing ventilator-induced lung injury. Hence, LPV is associated with better survival in patients both with and without ARDS.1 2 3 Continuous monitoring […]
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Primary vs secondary: A review of pneumothorax management
Optimal management of primary spontaneous (PSP) and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) remains an area of ongoing debate, with both CHEST and the British Thoracic Society (BTS) offering guidelines to address […]
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Transesophageal ultrasound: The future of ultrasound in the ICU
Historically, transesophageal ultrasound (TEE) has been regarded as a diagnostic and management tool for structural heart disease in relatively stable patients. However, TEE is more commonly being utilized by intensivists […]
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Nurturing health equity in smoking cessation care
Lung cancer stands as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with its prevalence casting a long and challenging shadow. The most important risk factor for lung cancer is tobacco […]
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Examining the past and looking toward the future: The need for quality data in interventional pulmonology
During the last decade, the explosion of technological advancements in the field of interventional pulmonary (IP) has afforded patients the opportunity to undergo novel, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. […]
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Thoracic ultrasound advancements for the assessment and management of pleural disorders
Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) is standard of care for the detection of pleural effusion and guidance of pleural procedures. Recent advancements have further expanded the utility of TUS. TUS has better […]