Background Radial endobronchial ultrasound (R-EBUS) is an effective technique in the
diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPL). However, lesion orientation with regards to the …

Background Lung cancer is frequently situated peripherally in the upper lobes of the lung.
Acquiring adequate tissue from this difficult-to-reach area remains a challenge. …

Chylothorax is defined as the presence of chyle in the pleural cavity. Central vein thrombosis
is an under‐recognized cause of chylothorax in the adult population and is commonly …

Tracheal stenosis is a known complication of prolonged intubation. It is difficult to treat and
traditional surgical approach is associated with significant risk and complications. Recurrent …

Background Massive hemoptysis is a common encounter in respiratory medicine.
Bronchoscopy plays an important role in localizing the origin of bleeding, as well as endoscopic …

Background Tuberculous pleural effusions (TBEs) and parapneumonic pleural effusion (PPEs)
have similar clinical presentations and fluid biochemistry. A pleural biopsy is usually …

A 63-year-old man presented with a 1-month history of an insidious fever with chills and a
non-productive cough. He had lost 5 kg in weight. He also had type 2 diabetes, hypertension, …

Objective To look at the diagnostic yield and safety of pleuroscopy in a TB endemic state in
Malaysia. Methods A prospective study was conducted covering the period from September …

Objectives Treatment interruption is associated with poor tuberculosis (TB) treatment
outcomes and increased drug resistance. To address the issue, we aimed to investigate the …

Methacholine challenge test as an adjunctive investigative tool in patients with asthma-like
symptoms: the Sabah experience. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account https://orcid.org …