• Other conditions that can be caused by pulmonary barotrauma include pneumothorax, mediastinal emphysema and interstitial emphysema. (wikipedia.org)
  • Underlying respiratory conditions (e.g.,asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, infections, history of spontaneous pneumothorax) can challenge the breathing capacity required of divers. (cdc.gov)
  • These include pulmonary thromboembolism, pneumothorax, mediastinal/surgical emphysema, bacterial pneumonia, and unexplained deterioration with new shadows in chest X-ray. (manipal.edu)
  • What at first appears to be a tension pneumothorax may instead be severe emphysema of one or more lobes of the lung. (hawaii.edu)
  • This intervention hardly presents any complications, except those typical of any surgical intervention on the thorax such as hemorrhage, infection, pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema. (cun.es)
  • Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and tension pneumothorax are previously unreported complications of shoulder arthroscopy with subacromial decompression. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Three patients developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and bilateral tension pneumothorax during or immediately after shoulder arthroscopy with subacromial decompression. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Pneumothorax is the accumulation of gas in the pleural cavity, leading to the collapse of lung tissue, displacement of the mediastinum to the healthy side, compression of the mediastinal blood vessels, lowering of the diaphragm dome, which ultimately causes a disorder of respiratory function and blood circulation. (medic-journal.com)
  • artificially induced pneumothorax - an artificial pneumothorax is applied for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, for the purpose of diagnosis - during thoracoscopy. (medic-journal.com)
  • With spontaneous and especially valvular pneumothorax , subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema may be observed. (medic-journal.com)
  • On postnatal day 28, when the child and dexamethasone treatment were riorated clinically and repeated radiog- had been on mechanical ventilation, a administered, the infant did not tolerate raphy revealed lobar emphysema on the right pneumothorax developed. (who.int)
  • In conclusion, ALE should be kept pneumothorax, pulmonary inter- is no widely accepted management in mind as a complication in infants stitial emphysema and pneumo- strategy in current practice. (who.int)
  • 7] A study on the effects of tobacco and cannabis smoking showed that a possibly cumulative toxic effect could be a risk factor for developing emphysema, and spontaneous pneumothorax. (le-lion.net)
  • You are wise to proceed with pulmonary function testing as that is the "gold standard" for establishing the diagnosis of emphysema/COPD. (medhelp.org)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is airflow limitation caused by an inflammatory response to inhaled toxins, often cigarette smoke. (merckmanuals.com)
  • secondary spontaneous pneumothoraces occur in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (sts.org)
  • This includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that leads to reduced oxygen availability and an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) retention in the body. (midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk)
  • With our medical expertise in asthma, COPD, lung cancer, rare lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, bronchitis, emphysema, pulmonary embolism, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease, we promise a thorough evaluation that will expedite the time it takes to diagnose and get you the needed treatment so you can enjoy a better quality of life. (floridachestcare.com)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. (le-lion.net)
  • The principal conditions are decompression illness (which covers decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism), nitrogen narcosis, high pressure nervous syndrome, oxygen toxicity, and pulmonary barotrauma (burst lung). (wikipedia.org)
  • CT pulmonary angiogram is indicated when pulmonary embolism is suspected, and in other cases, plain CT should be done. (manipal.edu)
  • [ 9 ] Reports have suggested that chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis can present as nodules, lymphadenopathy, or infiltrates, with cavities being less common. (medscape.com)
  • MRI is comparable to CT scanning in its ability to define the extent of hilar or mediastinal lymphadenopathy. (medscape.com)
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) has been demonstrated to be useful in the diagnosis of subacute pulmonary histoplasmosis (SPH) with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. (medscape.com)
  • A PET confirmed lung lesion and mediastinal lymphadenopathy without evidence of distant metastases. (targetedonc.com)
  • To this end, Dr. Kanaan is skilled in endobronchial ultrasound, an advanced endoscopic procedure that helps with diagnosis of lung mass and mediastinal lymphadenopathy using noninvasive procedure which can help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures. (floridachestcare.com)
  • Transbronchial biopsy is employed in the settings of neoplastic disease, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infection, unusual and unclear lung disease, and lung transplantation. (medscape.com)
  • In some cases the specific cause of the disease can be diagnosed, but in others the probable cause cannot be determined, a condition called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis . (iiab.me)
  • [4] Most idiopathic cases are diagnosed as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis . (iiab.me)
  • Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a potentially reversible though possibly life-threatening cause of respiratory distress in the neonate. (medscape.com)
  • Congenital lobar emphysema is most often detected in neonates or identified during in utero ultrasound. (medscape.com)
  • In congenital lobar emphysema, the abnormal lobe usually has a normal vascular supply. (medscape.com)
  • See the images of congenital lobar emphysema below. (medscape.com)
  • Histopathology of congenital lobar emphysema with marked overdistention of all alveoli. (medscape.com)
  • Congenital lobar emphysema (ie, congenital lesion) should be differentiated from Swyer-James syndrome (ie, acquired pulmonary abnormality secondary to infection). (medscape.com)
  • The left upper lobe is affected in 41% of patients with congenital lobar emphysema. (medscape.com)
  • Indications for resection are wide ranging and include infection, cavitary lesions, bullous disease, bronchopulmonary sequestrations (BPSs), congenital lobar emphysema (CLE), cystic pulmonary adenomatoid malformations (CPAMs), and neoplasms. (abdominalkey.com)
  • Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE), also called congenital alveolar overdistension, is a birth defect of the lower respiratory tract. (figshare.com)
  • Some cases of congenital lobar emphysema may be caused by autosomal dominant inheritance, while others occur for no apparent reason (sporadic). (figshare.com)
  • The thoracic surgery team determined the presence of lung vascular markings in the right side, raising suspicion of congenital lobar emphysema. (figshare.com)
  • The patient rapidly progressed to respiratory distress requiring initiation of mechanical ventilation, hence an urgent computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest was performed, which confirmed the diagnosis of congenital lobar emphysema of right middle lobe and mediastinal shift to the left (Figure 2). (figshare.com)
  • Congenital lobar emphysema may be treated by observation alone in asymptomatic patients. (figshare.com)
  • Acquired lobar emphysema (ALE) is an increas- ingly recognized complication of advanced BPD. (who.int)
  • In the case of having to biopsy pulmonary nodules that are difficult to access by CT (nodules that are not superficial and cannot be seen or palpated with the thoracoscopy forceps), it may be necessary to place a guide wire under CT control on the same day as the operation, under local anesthesia. (cun.es)
  • If the compressed air in a diver's lungs cannot freely escape during an ascent, particularly a rapid one, then the lung tissues may rupture, causing pulmonary barotrauma (PBT). (wikipedia.org)
  • Pulmonary edema is fluid accumulation in the tissue and air spaces of the lungs . (mdwiki.org)
  • Pulmonary fibrosis (literally "scarring and damage of the lungs ") is a respiratory disease in which scars are formed in the lung tissues, leading to serious breathing problems. (iiab.me)
  • Pneumomediastinum, also known as mediastinal emphysema, is a condition in which air is present in the mediastinum (the space in the chest between the two lungs). (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Paraseptal emphysema - This type of emphysema affects the smaller surfaces of your lungs, like your septae or pleura. (le-lion.net)
  • Pulmonary disease including pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema and pulmonary alveolar proteinosis has been observed in workers in the indium industry. (cdc.gov)
  • A chest X-ray demonstrating pulmonary fibrosis believed to be due to amiodarone . (iiab.me)
  • There is no known cure for the scars and damage in the lung due to pulmonary fibrosis. (iiab.me)
  • Pulmonary fibrosis is suggested by a history of progressive shortness of breath ( dyspnea ) with exertion. (iiab.me)
  • Pulmonary fibrosis may be a secondary effect of other diseases. (iiab.me)
  • However, pulmonary fibrosis can also appear without any known cause. (iiab.me)
  • For example, a mutation in surfactant protein C (SP-C) has been found to exist in some families with a history of pulmonary fibrosis. (iiab.me)
  • [5] Autosomal dominant mutations in the TERC or TERT genes, which encode telomerase, have been identified in about 15 percent of pulmonary fibrosis patients. (iiab.me)
  • Pulmonary fibrosis involves gradual exchange of normal lung parenchyma with fibrotic tissue. (iiab.me)
  • The replacement of normal lung with scar tissue causes irreversible decrease in oxygen diffusion capacity, and the resulting stiffness or decreased compliance makes pulmonary fibrosis a restrictive lung disease . (iiab.me)
  • [10] Pulmonary fibrosis is perpetuated by aberrant wound healing, rather than chronic inflammation. (iiab.me)
  • In contrast, quadriplegia [12] and kyphosis [13] are examples of causes of restrictive lung disease that do not necessarily involve pulmonary fibrosis. (iiab.me)
  • Like, scans done for the screening, detection, or exclusion of pulmonary nodule of primary lung diseases such as emphysema or fibrosis are typically done without IV contrast administration. (radtechonduty.com)
  • The practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary and respiratory diseases and conditions. (floridachestcare.com)
  • At Florida Chest Care we are dedicated to providing the best care and treatment for the most prevalent pulmonary and respiratory conditions affecting the patients in the greater Tampa Bay area. (floridachestcare.com)
  • Its presentation is often non-specific, with exertional dyspnea and fatigue, yet if left undiagnosed risks of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and right-sided cardiac failure can ensue. (amjcaserep.com)
  • CTEPD is established as 1 of 5 main etiological groups responsible for pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension [2]. (amjcaserep.com)
  • Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, left-sided heart disease, chronic lung disease, and metabolic and miscellaneous disorders account for the remaining 4 pathologies [2]. (amjcaserep.com)
  • Among other findings, following inhalation exposure to Indium-tin Oxide (ITO) animal studies have revealed hyperplasia of mediastinal lymph nodes and granulomas of mediastinal nodes and bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue. (cdc.gov)
  • It allows excellent access and visualization for biopsy and resection of mediastinal conditions such as enlarged lymph nodes, thymic and thyroid lesions, cystic hygromas, foregut duplications, ganglioneuromas, and neuroblastomas. (abdominalkey.com)
  • In most adults, the mediastinal vessel and lymph nodes are surrounded by enough fat to be easily identified. (radtechonduty.com)
  • Distal acinar emphysema may be an isolated finding or may be associated with chronic bronchitis and chronic airflow obstruction. (manualofmedicine.com)
  • The most common form of pulmonary barotrauma is pneumomediastinum. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The department's surgeons most often perform surgery to treat lung cancer, mediastinal tumors and tumors of other thoracic organs. (bookinghealth.com)
  • She performs lung transplant surgery and lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and treats patients with tumors of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and mesothelioma. (ucsf.edu)
  • [ 5 ] Transbronchial biopsy is also highly sensitive in diagnosing pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, Langerhans cell histiocytosis , eosinophilic pneumonia, lipoid pneumonia, drug-induced pneumonitis, and miscellaneous lung disease. (medscape.com)
  • It provides assessment of the potential etiology, extent, and distribution of disease and is more likely to detect underlying or coexisting disease (eg, occult mediastinal adenopathy, cancer, emphysema). (merckmanuals.com)
  • The infections are generally asymptomatic, but a granulomatous inflammation results in pulmonary disease that is similar to pulmonary tuberculosis. (medscape.com)
  • Persons with a history of pulmonary disease can develop chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis. (medscape.com)
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, managed on inhalers. (targetedonc.com)
  • Based on his mediastinal disease, PFT, emphysema, and the overall look of the patient, he was felt to be not as well served by surgery and was referred for concurrent chemotherapy and radiation. (targetedonc.com)
  • As I said before, there is the concept of resectable stage IIIa and II disease with mediastinal node involvement. (targetedonc.com)
  • Bullous lung disease is most commonly detected in patients who have concomitant emphysema but also occurs in patients with connective-tissue diseases, such as Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. (manualofmedicine.com)
  • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease (CTEPD) is the persistent occlusion of pulmonary arteries resulting from 1 or more thrombo-emboli. (amjcaserep.com)
  • Her past medical history included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary sarcoidosis, and obesity. (amjcaserep.com)
  • A CTPA performed on day 2 of admission showed no evidence of acute thromboembolic pulmonary disease or CTEPD. (amjcaserep.com)
  • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease (CTEPD) is defined as persistent pulmonary vascular occlusion secondary to one or more thromboembolic events [1]. (amjcaserep.com)
  • [ 1 ] In another study, the sensitivity of transbronchial biopsy for a solitary pulmonary nodule was 62.2% with multislice CT guidance, compared with 52.6% with fluoroscopic guidance. (medscape.com)
  • Transbronchial biopsy is indicated in the diagnosis of pulmonary infections in the immunocompromised patient. (medscape.com)
  • Although most pulmonary infections can be diagnosed by performing a bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial biopsy increases the diagnostic yield and rules out noninfectious causes. (medscape.com)
  • This technique is very useful in the diagnosis of pleural, pulmonary and certain mediastinal lesions , since it allows both biopsy and, in some cases, complete removal. (cun.es)
  • Thoracoscopy is now being used extensively for lung biopsy and wedge resection as well as more extensive pulmonary resections, including segmentectomy and lobectomy. (abdominalkey.com)
  • Changes are related to variations in intrathoracic and intraabdominal pressure, systemic and pulmonary venous return, intrapericardial pressure, pericardial constraint and interdependence between the four cardiac chambers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The key distinguishing factors that differentiate Swyer-James from CLE is an acquired form of segmental emphysema that arises as a sequela of bronchopulmonary infection in childhood resulting in bronchiolitis obliterans and distal airspace destruction. (medscape.com)
  • The differential diagnosis may include other lesions that are categorized as space-occupying, eg, congenital pulmonary airway malformation, bronchopulmonary sequestration, bronchogenic cyst, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and Swyer-James-McLeod syndrome (unilateral hyperlucent lung syndrome) (2). (figshare.com)
  • But that does not mean that you have clinically significant emphysema, with lung destruction, of a degree to alter your breathing. (medhelp.org)
  • compression may rarely decrease lung volume below residual volume, causing mucosal edema, vascular engorgement, pulmonary edema, and hemorrhage, which manifest clinically as dyspnea and hemoptysis on ascent. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Holy Family Hospital is dedicated to expanding specialty medical and surgical services and The Center for Advanced Thoracic and Pulmonary Care is a strong example. (holyfamilyhospital.org)
  • The case presented is a secondary one to thoracic intervention (minimal pleurotomy for pyopneumothorax) in a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The case of a 43-year-old man, cachectic, with a history of left pulmonary tuberculosis treated 10 years ago, is presented. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • A frontal radiograph of the chest in a neonate shows marked overdistention of the left upper lobe with mediastinal shift to the right. (medscape.com)
  • A 32-year-old man with a history of aggression arrived at the emergency room with a gunshot wound in the posterior left hemithorax, penetrating the seventh intercostal space and transfixing the chest through the pulmonary parenchyma. (archbronconeumol.org)
  • These arteries (except the thyroid artery) form a peribronchial plexus that follows the bronchial tree deep into the lung parenchyma to supply blood also to the visceral pleura and the walls of the pulmonary arteries and veins (vasa vasorum). (medscape.com)
  • Emphysema is the primary risk factor for cavitary chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis. (medscape.com)
  • These are common presenting symptoms of chronic pulmonary edema due to left ventricular failure. (mdwiki.org)
  • Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. (sharecare.com)
  • Des complications, parfois mortelles, peuvent apparaître progressivement ou lors d' épisodes de surinfection bronchique : Paraseptal emphysema refers to a morphological subtype of pulmonary emphysema located adjacent to the pleura and septal lines with a peripheral distribution within the secondary pulmonary lobule. (le-lion.net)
  • emphysema after right lower lobectomy inflammatory response syndrome. (who.int)
  • This CXR shows hyperlucency of the left chest with a mediastinal/cardiac shift to the right. (hawaii.edu)
  • High-resolution CT (lung window) (B, C, D) demonstrates bilateral large bullae that preferentially affect the right lung and produce mediastinal shift to the left. (manualofmedicine.com)
  • Pneumatosis, also known as emphysema, is the abnormal presence of air or other gas within tissues. (le-lion.net)
  • Our provider, Dr. Rana Kanaan MD, graduated from the prominent pulmonary and critical care program of the Medical University of South Carolina. (floridachestcare.com)
  • She is a board certified physician in Internal Medicine , Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine with over 18 years experience. (floridachestcare.com)
  • In addition to her pulmonary specialty, Dr. Kanaan also provides hospitalist and critical care services to some of the well-known medical facilities in the area such as Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg Hospital, Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg, and Saint Anthony Hospital among others. (floridachestcare.com)
  • Also on staff are Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialists Essam Ansari, MD , and Samy S. Sidhom, MD, MPH , who serves as medical director. (holyfamilyhospital.org)
  • Pulmonary edema with small pleural effusions on both sides. (mdwiki.org)
  • It may occur due to heart failure (cardiogenic) or injury to the lung tissue (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema). (mdwiki.org)
  • [1] Additional efforts in cardiogenic pulmonary edema may involve diuretics such as furosemide , efforts to decrease afterload such as nitroglycerin , and non-invasive ventilation . (mdwiki.org)
  • [2] Additional efforts in non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema involves supportive care such as oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation . (mdwiki.org)
  • Pulmonary edema is relatively common. (mdwiki.org)
  • [1] Pulmonary edema has been described since at least the time of Hippocrates around 400 BC. (mdwiki.org)
  • The most common symptom of pulmonary edema is difficulty breathing , but may include other symptoms such as coughing up blood (classically seen as pink, frothy sputum), excessive sweating , anxiety , and pale skin . (mdwiki.org)
  • When directly or indirectly caused by increased left ventricular pressure pulmonary edema may form when mean pulmonary pressure rises from the normal of 15 mmHg [8] to above 25 mmHg. (mdwiki.org)
  • [9] Broadly, the causes of pulmonary edema can be divided into cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic. (mdwiki.org)
  • Congestive heart failure which is due to the heart's inability to pump the blood out of the pulmonary circulation at a sufficient rate resulting in elevation in wedge pressure and pulmonary edema - this may be due to left ventricular failure, arrhythmias, or fluid overload, e.g., from kidney failure or intravenous therapy . (mdwiki.org)
  • Hypertensive crisis can cause pulmonary edema as the elevation in blood pressure and increased afterload on the left ventricle hinders forward flow and causes the elevation in wedge pressure and subsequent pulmonary edema. (mdwiki.org)
  • Negative pressure pulmonary edema [10] in which a significant negative pressure in the chest (such as from an inhalation against an upper airway obstruction) ruptures capillaries and floods the alveoli. (mdwiki.org)
  • Negative pressure pulmonary edema has an incidence in the range of 0.05-0.1% for general anesthesia. (mdwiki.org)
  • Thoracoscopy is also extremely useful in the evaluation and treatment of mediastinal masses. (abdominalkey.com)