Complex Aerodigestive Endoscopy

Posted On 2017-10-19 18:15:51

This focused issue on“Complex Aerodigestive Endoscopy”, guest edited by Dr. David T Cooke, aims to illustrate novel and complex endoscopic approaches to manage general thoracic surgical problems, providing visuals to assist general thoracic surgeons in modernizing their practice.

Preface
Special issue on complex aerodigestive endoscopy
David Tom Cooke

Original Article on Aerodigestive Endoscopy
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves for heterogeneous emphysema: long-term results
Alfonso Fiorelli, Carlo Santoriello, Alberto De Felice, Francesco Ferrigno, Annalisa Carlucci, Emanuele De Ruberto, Rossella Mastromarino, Lisa Occhiati, Gaetana Messina, Elena Santoriello, Giovanni Vicidomini, Mario Polverino, Mario Santini

Review Article on Aerodigestive Endoscopy
Endoscopic mucosal ablation and resection of Barrett’s esophagus and related diseases
Juan A. Muñoz-Largacha, Virginia R. Litle

The current state of per oral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia
Shane P. Smith, Brian E. Louie

Endoscopic fundoplication: patient selection and technique
Hiran C. Fernando

Endobronchial thermoplasty for asthma
Felix Zamora, Roy Cho, Madhuri Rao, Heidi Gibson, H. Erhan Dincer

Airway stenting in excessive central airway collapse
Mihir Parikh, Jennifer Wilson, Adnan Majid, Sidhu Gangadharan

Case Report on Aerodigestive Endoscopy
Navigational bronchoscopy-guided dye marking to assist resection of a small lung nodule
Jennifer L. Sullivan, Michael G. Martin, Benny Weksler

Surgical Technique on Thoracic Surgery 
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for staging of non-small cell lung cancer
Habiba Hashimi, David T. Cooke, Elizabeth A. David, Lisa M. Brown


Disclosure:
The series “Complex Aerodigestive Endoscopy” was commissioned by the editorial office, Journal of Visualized Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. David T Cooke served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.