PG14 Interventional pulmonology - new toys or tools? An interactive course

Postgraduate Course
Chairs: F. Herth (Heidelberg, Germany), P. Chhajed (Basel, Switzerland)
Aims: The main objective of this course is to expose practising pulmonary physicians to the new, upcoming techniques in interventional pulmonology.

HERMES syllabus links: D.2.10: Pleuroscopy; D.2.11: Flexible bronchoscopy; D.2.12: Transbronchial lung biopsy; D.2.13: Transbronchial needle aspiration; D2.14: Endobronchial ultrasound; D.2.15: Broncho-alveolar lavage; D.2.16: Bronchography; D.2.17: Rigid bronchoscopy.
Type of course: Lecture based with video presentations
Level: Intermediate

Endoscopic ultrasound, EBUS and EUS J. Annema (Leiden, The Netherlands)
Navigated bronchoscopy R. Eberhardt (Heidelberg, Germany)
Endoscopic lung volume reduction F. Herth (Heidelberg, Germany)
Hot or cold - different thermic techniques H. Dutau (Marseille, France)