Pulmonary Self-Study Resources-Updates in Pleural Disease for 2023

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In this video summary, the speaker provides an update on the management of pleural disease, primarily focusing on pleural effusions caused by cancer. The speaker discusses the burden of pleural disease, the microbiology of pleural infections, and optimal antibiotic strategies. They also compare small and large bore chest tube drainage and discuss the use of intraplural enzyme therapy and surgery as treatment options. One key point made in the presentation is the importance of early diagnosis of malignant pleural effusions through methods such as pleural fluid cytology or biopsy. The speaker also highlights the recent British Thoracic Society guidelines for pleural disease, which provide recommendations for the management of pleural effusions. They stress the need for tailored treatment approaches and consider patient-oriented outcomes when making treatment decisions. The presentation concludes by mentioning recent studies on the use of silver nitrate-coated indwelling pleural catheters and the use of ultrasound in predicting the success of talc pleurodesis. Overall, the speaker provides an informative update on the management of pleural disease and highlights the importance of evidence-based treatment approaches.

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Asset Type Video

Curriculum Category Pleural Disease

Speaker George Cheng

Speaker Labib Debiane

Speaker Saadia Faiz

Speaker Yun Chor, Gary Lee

Keywords

pleural disease

pleural effusions

cancer

microbiology

antibiotic strategies

chest tube drainage

malignant pleural effusions

pleural fluid cytology

biopsy