Pleural diseases

By Richard W. Light

Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, Dr. Light's classic text provides a focused, single-authored perspective on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. This edition has three new chapters on physiological effects of a pneumothorax or pleural effusion, animal models in pleural investigation, and cytokines and the pleura. Other chapters present significant updates on use of thoracoscopy in diagnosis of pleural effusions and on new diagnostic tests for mesothelioma, parapneumonic effusion, and effusions due to congestive heart failure. Also included are discussions of recent advances in the therapy of malignant pleural effusions, mesothelioma, and parapneumonic effusions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812108868
• ISBN13: 9780812108866
• Release Date: June 1983
• Publisher: Williams & Wilkins
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The last word in Pleural disease.

Very impressive book. the only problem as I see it: A lot of the stuff inside has already been distilled and given to us( residents and fellows) in small doses. So you already know a sizable portion of the work. Another guru I regard highly, for pleural disease is Steven Sahn from MUSC.

What else do you expect from Dr. Light?

the book is THE state of the art in pleural diseases, exactly what you'd expect from Dr. Light. updated, concise, and clinically directed.