Bilateral meandering pulmonary vein complex and unusual associated cardiovascular anomalies and shunt: Extremely rare entity
Dev Arwikar, Ameya Baxi, Carlos Restrepo, Ambarish Bhat, Prabhakar Rajiah, Sachin S SabooLung India 2021 38(1):74-76
Meandering pulmonary vein (MPV) is a rare entity that can be associated with an additional cardiac and pulmonary venous variations, including left-to-right shunts. Clinicians should consider further workup with dedicated cardiac imaging to evaluate for associated cardiovascular abnormalities after an abnormal pulmonary vein draining is initially identified on routine computed tomography or echocardiogram. Pulmonary venous variations in MPV represent a spectrum of disorders, and no consistent nomenclature ha...
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Dev Arwikar Ameya Baxi Carlos Restrepo Ambarish Bhat Prabhakar Rajiah Sachin S Saboo Source Type: research
A systematic review of utility of urine lipoarabinomannan in detecting tuberculosis among HIV-positive tuberculosis suspects
Chakrapani Chatla, Neetu Mishra, Malathi Jojula, Rajesham Adepu, Mallikarjun PuttalaLung India 2021 38(1):64-73
Sputum smear microscopy (SSM), though regarded as an inexpensive and popular method for detecting tuberculosis (TB), lacks adequate sensitivity, specifically in adult people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). Urine lipoarabinomannan (LAM) is a promising diagnostic tool among PLHIV with CD4 cell count < 200 cells/μl. We attempted to review all the studies undertaken in identifying the utility of urine LAM in diagnosing TB, especially among PLHIV. We searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and MEDLINE d...
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chakrapani Chatla Neetu Mishra Malathi Jojula Rajesham Adepu Mallikarjun Puttala Source Type: research
Barriers to pulmonary rehabilitation & #8211; A narrative review and perspectives from a few stakeholders
Anulucia Augustine, Anup Bhat, K Vaishali, Rahul MagazineLung India 2021 38(1):59-63
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is an essential and comprehensive intervention recommended in the management of people with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). Scientific evidence suggests significant health benefits with respect to repeated hospital admissions, exercise tolerance and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). However, the uptake and completion of PR programs are globally low. In order to understand the factors contributing to underutilization of PR, it is important to review and recognize the barriers to PR program. A literat...
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Anulucia Augustine Anup Bhat K Vaishali Rahul Magazine Source Type: research
Study of respiratory viruses and their coinfection with bacterial and fungal pathogens in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
Conclusion: This information on the various viral and bacterial etiologies of respiratory infections in AECOPD in this part of India will improve the understanding of the management of AECOPD using a timely institution of antivirals and reduce the overuse of antibiotics and the implementation of routine influenza vaccination. (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rahat Jahan Baijayantimala Mishra Bijayini Behera Prasanta Raghab Mohapatra Ashok Kumar Praharaj Source Type: research
Percutaneous core needle biopsy in the diagnosis of lung lesions: An experience on 280 consecutive cases from a university hospital in southern India
Conclusion: PCNBL yields adequate sampling for tissue diagnosis and ancillary testing with minimal complications. The use of IHC markers reduces the number of non-small-cell not otherwise specified cases significantly. (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Madhavi Parigi Monalisa Hui Shantveer G Uppin Anu Kapoor N Narendra Kumar K Bhaskar Bala Joseph Stalin G Sadashivudu GK Paramjyothi Source Type: research
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: Results in 110 consecutive cases
Conclusions: VATS is an efficient and safe treatment modality for PSP with low recurrence rates and high level of patient satisfaction. (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Harsh Vardhan Puri Belal Bin Asaf Mohan Venkatesh Pulle Sukhram Bishnoi Arvind Kumar Source Type: research
Small-bore catheter is more than an alternative to the ordinary chest tube for pleural drainage
Conclusions: SBC is equivalent to conventional chest tube for the drainage of pleural collection. Moreover, it has the advantages of less associated pain, versatility of insertion site, and relative safety of the technique in some risky and difficult situations. (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Abdel-Mohsen Mahmoud Hamad Seham Ezzat Alfeky Source Type: research
A survey of medical thoracoscopy practices in India
Conclusion: MT is a rapidly evolving interventional pulmonology procedure in India. There is, however, a significant variation in practice and variable adherence to available international guidelines on thoracoscopy. Formal training programs within India and national guidelines for pleuroscopy considering the local resources are required to improve the safety and yield of this useful modality. (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Karan Madan Pawan Tiwari Balamugesh Thankgakunam Saurabh Mittal Vijay Hadda Anant Mohan Randeep Guleria Source Type: research
Lung preservation in mucoepidermoid carcinoma of tracheobronchial tree: A case series
Conclusion: Radical surgery to achieve R “0” resection with aggressive emphasis on lung preservation is the mainstay of treatment of MEC. Greater awareness of these tumors is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis and to prevent delaying of potential complete resection of MEC. (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sukhram Bishnoi Harsh Vardhan Puri Belal Bin Asaf Mohan Venkatesh Pulle Akhil Kumar Arvind Kumar Source Type: research
Co-existing obstructive sleep apnea among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Conclusions: Co-existing OSA is common among patients with COPD and has a significant adverse effect on the QOL. Among COPD patients, older age, thick neck, and high BMI may predict co-existing OSA and require PSG for the confirmation. (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Loganathan Nattusami Vijay Hadda Gopi C Khilnani Karan Madan Saurabh Mittal Pawan Tiwari Anant Mohan Maroof Ahmad Khan Randeep Guleria Source Type: research
Survival predictors of interstitial lung disease in India: Follow-up of Interstitial Lung Disease India registry
Conclusion: In a subgroup of patients with newly diagnosed ILD enrolled in ILD India registry and who were available for follow-up, M-GAP score predicted survival. Honeycombing at the time of diagnosis, along with accurate history of smoking, and previous history of tuberculosis were useful indices for predicting survival. (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sheetu Singh Mohan Bairwa Bridget F Collins Bharat Bhushan Sharma Jyotsana M Joshi Deepak Talwar Nishtha Singh Khushboo Pilania Parthasarathi Bhattacharya Neeraj Gupta Ravindran Chetambath Aloke G Ghoshal Surya Kant Parvaiz A Koul Raja Dhar Rajesh Swarnak Source Type: research
Is there a role for inhaled ciclesonide in the treatment of COVID-19 ?
Sundeep Santosh SalviLung India 2021 38(1):1-4 (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sundeep Santosh Salvi Source Type: research
Obituary of Dr. Sudhakar Ramchandra Kamat
Shirish P ShahLung India 2020 37(6):560-561 (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - October 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Shirish P Shah Source Type: research
Should awake proning be used before continuous positive airway pressure therapy for respiratory support in COVID pneumonia
Milind Sovani, Arun Khanna, Dipansu Gosh, Ben Messer, Simon WhartonLung India 2020 37(6):558-559 (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - October 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Milind Sovani Arun Khanna Dipansu Gosh Ben Messer Simon Wharton Source Type: research
Overwhelming research during COVID-19
Christiaan Yu, Chuan Tai FooLung India 2020 37(6):557-557 (Source: Lung India)
Source: Lung India - October 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Christiaan Yu Chuan Tai Foo Source Type: research
