Practical Guide to Interventional Pulmonology, 1st Edition

Practical Guide to Interventional Pulmonology delivers a comprehensive, hands-on reference for both foundational and advanced IP procedures, offering expert-driven insights into this rapidly evolving subspecialty. Designed for pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, fellows, and trainees, this concise and current guide walks readers through the full scope of interventional pulmonology—from setting up a practice to executing complex procedures. With clear, evidence-based content, step-by-step instructions, and rich visual aids, it serves as an essential resource for mastering diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in the airway and pleural space.

Key Features

• All-In-One IP Reference: Covers the entire spectrum of modern interventional pulmonology, including EBUS, navigational and rigid bronchoscopy, cryotherapy, airway stenting, tumor debulking, and ablation techniques.
• Structured Procedure Format: Each procedure is presented in a standardized layout—Definition, Pre-Procedural Preparation, Technique, Precautions, Complications, Supporting Evidence, and Summary—ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Practical Clinical Focus: Offers real-world advice on establishing an IP practice, patient selection, interdisciplinary considerations, and when to pursue alternate treatments like surgery or radiation.
• High-Quality Visuals: Features detailed illustrations, anatomical diagrams, imaging studies, and procedure photos; includes video content for select techniques to enhance procedural understanding.
• Evidence-Based Guidance: Highlights the latest research, safety considerations, and clinical outcomes to inform best practices in IP.
• Accessible Digital Format: Includes an enhanced eBook version, enabling users to access the complete text, images, and references across multiple devices, with features like searchable content, highlighting, and note-taking.