The Second Edition of this book was the Winner of the First Prize (Respiratory Category) at the British Medical Association Medical Book Awards.

Textbook of Pleural Diseases is a comprehensive reference that covers both the basic and clinical science on pleural diseases. Building on the highly respected previous editions, it includes a detailed basic science section for enhanced understanding of both the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms that underpin diseases of the pleura.

The clinical sections are written in a uniform style and include the definition, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigations, treatments, and possible complications for various pleural diseases. Other clinical chapters discuss both familiar and less common disease aspects.

Five new chapters have been added covering new technologies in the clinical management of pleural diseases, procedural complications and safety measures, and the setting up of a pleural practice. The remaining chapters have been substantially updated. About a third of the 50 chapters in this edition are written by new expert authors providing a fresh view and reflecting the expansion of knowledge in the field.

Each chapter includes a bullet-point summary, and published management guidelines are included where relevant. Also included is a "Key Points" section in each chapter that highlights patient management, making this an indispensable reference for pulmonary physicians, internists, thoracic surgeons and trainees worldwide.

CONTENTS:
Pleural Diseases: Historic Perspective

BASIC SCIENCE
Pleural Embryology and Gross Structure, Circulation, Lymphatics, and Nerves
Mesothelial Cells and Pleural Immunology
Normal Physiological Fluid and Cellular Contents
Fluid and Solute Exchange in Normal and Disease States
Pleural Inflammation
Pleural Fibrosis
Genetics of Mesothelioma
Transcriptomics and Proteomics in Pleural Diseases
Pleural Pharmacokinetics
Experimental Models: Pleural Disease

CLINICAL SCIENCE
Approach to Patients with Pleural Diseases
Pleural Fluid Analysis
Pleural Manometry
Radiology: Diagnostic
Radiology: Interventional
Radiology: Pleural Ultrasound
Radiology: Nuclear Imaging
Pleural Histology
Pleural Fluid Cytology
Effusions from Cardiovascular Diseases
Effusion from Malignant Causes
Effusions from Infections: Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion and Empyema
Effusions from Infections: Tuberculosis
Effusions from Atypical Infections
Effusions Due to Lymphatic Disruption
Effusions in Immunocompromised Hosts
Effusions from Connective Tissue Diseases
Effusions Caused by Drugs
Effusions after Surgery
Effusions from Hepatic Hydrothorax
Effusions Caused by Gastrointestinal Disease
Effusions Associated with Gynecologic and Obstetric Conditions
Other Uncommon Pleural Effusions
Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura
Undiagnosed Pleural Effusions
Asbestos-Related Pleural Diseases
Mesothelioma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Non-Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Pleural Effusions in Pediatric Patients
Pleural Procedural Complications and Safety Measures
Drainage Techniques
Pleurodesis
Tunneled Pleural Catheters
Medical Thoracoscopy
Surgery for Pleural Diseases
Gene Therapy in Pleural Diseases
Setting up a Pleural Practice
Future Directions in Pleural Disease