Thoroughly updated for its Sixth Edition, Dr. Light’s classic text, Pleural Diseases, provides a focused, single-authored perspective on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. This edition has new information on management of both paraneoplastic and malignant pleural effusions, new cautions regarding the need for training in thoracentesis, diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions, and newer agents for producing effusions. Plus, with this edition you have access to the content anytime, anywhere with the FREE companion website. Features:
• Changes in treatment regimens for paraneoplastic lesions
• Access content anytime, anywhere using the fully searchable text online and image bank
• Content reflects more solid consensus about the use of indwelling catheters in the management of malignant pleural effusions
• NEW! Emphasis on the need for training on thoracentesis, to minimize morbidity and even mortality cause by the procedure
• NEW! Recommendations regarding the size of chest tubes to be used in various clinical situations
• NEW! Tests for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusions