26 Postoperative Care of the Thoracic Patient Evren Şentürk, Funda Gök, Mert Şentürk Abstract This chapter focuses principally on the organization of postoperative care of the thoracic patient. Unfortunately, evidence-based guidelines regarding…
29 Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Edmond Cohen Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is…
27 Postthoracotomy Complications Thomas Hachenberg, Torsten Loop Abstract Thoracotomy is required to get surgical access to the thoracic cavity through the chest wall to the pleural space and the thoracic…
34 Mediastinal Mass and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Daniel Kalowitz, Menachem M. Weiner Abstract An anterior mediastinal mass is one of the most challenging pathologies an anesthesiologist may face during…
43 Lung Transplantation Jessica Spellman, Lauren Sutherland Abstract Although many disease states result in severe lung disease, lung transplantation remains the only definitive therapy. Because of heterogeneity in underlying disease…
41 Repair of Pectus Excavatum Jo Mourisse, Stefan van der Heide Abstract Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity characterized by a sternal depression, which typically begins at the…
33 Thoracic Trauma Alf Kozian, Moritz A. Kretzschmar Abstract In daily practice, management of patients with thoracic trauma is challenging for the anesthetist. Injuries to airways, lungs, diaphragm, heart, and…
48 Hemoptysis, Empyema Mohamed R. El Tahan Abstract A systematic approach should be accomplished through a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat severe life-threatening hemoptysis. Attention should be paid to…
28 Extracorporeal Ventilatory Therapies Steven P. Keller Abstract Clinical use of extracorporeal ventilatory support technologies is increasing exponentially with an expanding range of indications for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Rapid…
19 Intraoperative Lung Injury During One-Lung Ventilation: Causes and Prevention Waheedullah Karza Abstract Lung injury may occur during thoracic surgery and can, in predisposed patients undergoing prolonged and major thoracic…
