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PG9 Interventional pulmonology

Postgraduate Course
Chairs: J. Annema (Amsterdam, Netherlands), P. Chhajed (Mumbai, India)
Aims: to provide an update on the most important fields in interventional pulmonology. to discuss: 1) transthoracic ultrasonography and thoracoscopy in relation to the management of malignant pleural effusions; 2) use of endosonography (Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and Endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy( EUS-B)) for diagnosis and staging of lung cancer and assessment of sarcoidosis; 3) endoscopic treatment of emphysema; and 4) cryobiopsy in patients with interstitial lung diseases. After the course, participants will be able to identify and discuss the proper indications for the various interventions.

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Use of transthoracic ultrasonography, indwelling pleural catheter and thoracoscopy for the management of malignant pleural effusion R. Bhatnagar (Bristol, United Kingdom)
Use of endosonography for diagnosis and staging of lung cancer and assessment of sarcoidosis R. Trisolini (Bologna (BO), Italy)
Endoscopic treatment of emphysema D. Gompelmann (Heidelberg, Germany)
Cryobiopsy in patients with interstitial lung diseases S. Tomassetti (Forli, Italy)
Sedation for bronchoscopy procedures S. Eberl (Amsterdam, Netherlands)