abstract：:Excessive widening of the alveolar-arterial gradient for oxygen, with respect to the subject's age and oxygen uptake, is the most sensitive signal of a disturbance in pulmonary gas exchange, whether it is due to ventilation, circulation or diffusion. During incremental exercise, simultaneous measurements of metabolic ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Aguilaniu B,Péronnet F

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are very likely to develop acute exacerbations. Non-invasive ventilation is often used to treat acute respiratory failure but little information is available about the benefits of domiciliary non-invasiv...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Lamia B,Cuvelier A,Benichou J,Muir JF

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of our study was to examine the practices and performance of a team working in a respiratory unit concerning the palliative care of patients with COPD, in a group of patients who died in hospital as a result of their disease. METHODOLOGY:The first step was focused on those patients who died in the...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： du Couëdic L,Morel V,Trehello L,Trehony A,Robert M,Sandron D

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The link between tuberculosis and HIV infection has long been established but the link between tuberculosis and smoking is not well understood. However, many patients with tuberculosis are smokers and an increasing proportion of them live in developing countries where there is a high incidence of the disease. Smoking ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Underner M,Perriot J,Peiffer G,Ouedraogo G,Gerbaud L,Meurice JC

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disorder. However, when epithelioid cell granulomata are found in association with malignancy, they could correspond to a sarcoid reaction. CASE REPORT:We report the case of a young woman with mediastinal lymphadenopathy containing non-caseating granulomata. She als...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Gary-Rustom L,Declercq PL,Veresezan L,Muir JF,Cuvelier A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extemporaneous examination of a thoracopulmonary lesion has an unquestionable interest when pre-surgical diagnostic workup has not allowed determining its exact nature. This examination, the sole objective of which is to guide the surgical approach, is especially important in lung pathology, due to the limited non-sur...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Molinié V,Duchatelle V,Abbey-Tobby A,Balaton A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several etiologies are involved in the pathogenesis of cavitating pulmonary disease including neoplastic, infectious or inflammatory processes. Another is pulmonary infarction associated with venous thromboembolism. The lung cavities tend to be located peripherally and are the result of pulmonary embolism. We report t...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Morel S,Mangiapan G,Bassinet L,Housset B,L'Huillier JP

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study of pain in elderly patients with a primary lung cancer (PLC) deserves special attention particularly because this symptom is frequently associated with the condition and influences the management and prognosis. To study the characteristics of pain due to PLC in the elderly, we prospectively evaluated pain in...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Chaouch N,Ferchiou F,Mejid M,Racil H,Zarrouk M,Cheikh-Rouhou S,Ridène I,Chabbou A

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRI and PET scans are not normally used for screening and follow-up of patients following occupational exposure to asbestos. These examinations usually complement the investigation of a parenchymal mass, an effusion or pleural thickening. PET and MRI have an excellent ability to define a parenchymal lesion as malignan...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Carette MF

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumonia due to Mycobacterium malmoense is rare and usually occurs in damaged lung as is the case with Aspergillus infections. We report the case of a patient who developed chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis following an infection by atypical mycobacteria. A 53-year-old woman was hospitalized because of weig...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Gomez-Abreo D,Prost C,Couraud S,Parmeland L,Carret G,Boibieux A,Gagnieu MC,Gérinière L,Avrillon V,Souquet PJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Latent tuberculosis infection is a pathophysiological and clinical entity. The diagnosis is based on immunological tests such as the tuberculin skin test or interferon-gamma release assays. Interpretation of the results depends on the clinical context. Their predictive value for the occurrence of tuberculous disease i...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Fraisse P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with clinical stage IIIAN2 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are a heterogeneous subgroup in term of prognosis and therapeutic management. The optimal management of this patient group is a major focus for thoracic oncology research and the concept of multimodality treatment has recently been introduced. This...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Colavolpe C,Bonardel G,Guedj E,Cammilleri S,Mundler O,Barlesi F

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While wheezing disorders are common in preschool children, their management is not well defined. The aim of this study was to assess the use of medical health care resources due to wheezing disorders in infants aged 18 months followed up in the Pollution and Asthma Risk: an Infant Study (PARIS) birth cohort....

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Herr M,Nikasinovic L,Foucault C,Le Marec AM,Giordanella JP,Just J,Momas I

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Between 5 and 7% of babies are born prematurely. In the paediatric age group, the respiratory morbidity of these patients is well known, particularly in cases of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). On the other hand, very few data are available concerning their adult respiratory status. BACKGROUND:There are...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Gasior N,David M,Millet V,Reynaud-Gaubert M,Dubus JC

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computed tomography is important for the diagnosis and follow-up of chronic diffuse interstitial lung diseases. Image quality has improved from each generation of scanner to the next and this continues to allow a better characterization of extent of pathology, or even the nature of the pathological process (potentiall...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Wagner M,Chang Chien KC,Aidara O,Fetita C,Brauner MW,Nunes H,Valeyre D,Brillet PY

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Most admissions for asthma are preventable. The objective of this study was to describe readmissions for asthma. METHODS:We used the nationwide hospital database to identify readmissions for asthma in patients aged two to 44 years recorded in metropolitan France between 2002 and 2005. We selected patients...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Delmas MC,Marguet C,Raherison C,Nicolau J,Fuhrman C

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective of this study was to investigate the current impact of HIV infection on the clinical presentation, laboratory features and outcome of tuberculous pleural effusion in adult patients in Yaounde. METHODS:We studied prospectively 196 consecutive patients, aged 15 years and above, hospitalized in...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Pefura Yone EW,Kuaban C,Simo L

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related mortality throughout the world representing around 18% of the total. There is still a male predominance but this is becoming less pronounced and in the US, lung cancer is now the most common cause of cancer-related mortality in women. In France, it had risen to se...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Quoix E,Lemarié E

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Erasmus' syndrome involves the association of systemic scleroderma (SS) and exposure to silica. Silicosis may precede the SS but the latter may be the presentation, in which case a history of exposure to silica should be sought as part of the diagnosis. CASE REPORT:A 46-year-old man with history of pulmon...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Chaouch N,Mjid M,Zarrouk M,Rouhou SC,Ammous I,Hantous S,Racil H,Chabbou A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an inherited disease responsible for a disruption of normal ciliary function. Its clinical presentation is usually in early childhood with pulmonary and otorhinolaryngologic symptoms. Early diagnosis is essential to avoid the development of bronchiectasis. The aim of the...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Beucher J,Chambellan A,Segalen J,Deneuville E

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is based on a "diagnostic strategy" rather than a single test. The first step, after identifying patients with suspicion of PE, is to establish the pre-test clinical probability. Several scores are available to make a standardised and reproducible assessment of the cli...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Robert-Ebadi H,Righini M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The imaging techniques used to investigate patients with asthma and to assess the effects of asthma treatments include computed tomography (CT), helium magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and positron-emission tomography (PET). Only MRI does not involve radiation expos...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Laurent F,Tunon de Lara M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital bronchial atresia is a rare congenital obliteration of a segmental or lobar bronchus resulting in distension of the corresponding parenchyma. It is seldom diagnosed in the adult. It may lead to infectious complications and, in the long term, to damage to the adjacent lung parenchyma. A surgical resection is...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Zribi H,Brian E,Lenoir S,Validire P,Gossot D

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Respiratory muscles strength and endurance influence athletic performance. Besides conventional spirometry, sniff test, inspiratory and expiratory maximal pressures can directly assess respiratory muscle strength. Respiratory muscles can be train through a device offering inspiratory and expiratory resista...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Kellens I,Cannizzaro F,Gouilly P,Crielaard JM

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cell membrane tyrosine kinase receptor. Activating mutations at exon 19 and 21 of the EGFR gene are associated with the occurrence and development of lung adenocarcinoma. These gain of function mutations predict responsiveness to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKis), erlo...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Ruppert AM,Wislez M,Poulot V,Lacave R,Antoine M,Cadranel J

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cancer and venous thromboembolism are frequently associated. STATE OF THE ART:Venous thromboembolism is associated with a worse prognosis in patients with cancer. Thrombosis in cancer patients is related to the expression of tissue factor and other procoagulants by tumour cells. Surgery, chemotherapy and ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Meyer G,Belmont L

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Itraconazole is an azole derivative used for the treatment of aspergillosis. Cardiac failure is a rare complication of treatment. Most cases occur in patients with cardiovascular risk factors, or taking multiple medications, and a causal relationship is not well-established. CASE REPORT:We report the case...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Paleiron N,Bizien N,Vinsonneau U,Andre M,Grassin F

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current guidelines for referring patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) for lung transplantation, based on resting parameters, are insufficient to predict 3-year mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic value of cardio-pulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in patients with IPF. A multice...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Wallaert B,Guetta A,Wemeau-Stervinou L,Tercé G,Valette M,Nevière R,Aguilaniu B

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Blunt chest trauma is a frequent injury and it can be difficult to evaluate its seriousness. The risk of acute decompensation because of an occult thoracic lesion is a significant and justified cause for concern. STATE OF ART:As is common in the case of trauma to the torso, few studies are available to gu...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Avaro JP,Bonnet PM

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mediastinal liposarcomas (LPS) are rare tumours. We report a case of primary myxoid LPS in a 22-year-old woman suffering from cough, dyspnoea on exercise and asthenia for 3 weeks. Thoracic MRI showed a large tumour on the right side. After neoadjuvant chemotherapy, a complete resection was performed, followed by adjuv...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Perotin JM,Deslee G,Perdu D,Cahn V,Validire P,Rubin S,Magdeleinat P,Toubas O,Lebargy F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Primary sarcomas of the mediastinum are rare and account for 2 to 8% of malignant mediastinal tumours. The aim of this study is to describe their clinical and pathological characteristics. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifteen cases of primary mediastinal sarcoma, diagnosed between 1993 and 2009, were reviewed ret...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Zehani A,Ayadi-Kaddour A,Daghfous H,Ridene I,Marghli A,Kilani T,El Mezni F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recognition of the criteria of severity and the early admission to a referral center play a critical role in the prognosis of severe haemoptysis. The therapeutic management should be undertaken urgently by providing general supportive care, i.e., optimization of oxygenation and haemodynamic stabilization to prevent re...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Fartoukh M

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The insulin-like growth factor I receptor (IGF-IR) pathway plays a major role in cancer growth, tumor cell survival and resistance to therapy. BACKGROUND:Preclinical evidence that targeting the IGF-IR is effective in cancer treatment has been accumulating for almost 2 decades. Early clinical trials reveal...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Moro-Sibilot D,Coudurier M,Lantuejoul S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 28-year-old girl suffering from lysinuric protein intolerance was referred on account of severe chronic respiratory failure. Since childhood she had failure to thrive with chronic hyperammonaemia and interstitial lung disease but normal respiratory function. At the age of 21, she experienced haemoptysis and worsenin...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Berthoux E,Durieu I,Guffon N,Sivova N,Gamondes D,Cordier JF,Cottin V

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This questionnaire-based epidemiological study was aimed at identifying possible sleep disturbance in a sample of active French males. METHODS:Eight hundred and fifty male subjects, aged 22 to 66 years, completed a structured sleep questionnaire supplemented by information about their life habits and medi...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Teculescu D,Chenuel B,Benamghar L,Michaely JP,Hannhart B

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The management of COPD aims to improve integrated indices such as health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Experts recommend repeated and methodical assessment of HRQoL, particularly by the use of questionnaires. Though these tools give pertinent information for groups of patients, they have limitations in des...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Ninot G,Soyez F,Fiocco S,Nassih K,Morin AJ,Prefaut C

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Exhaled carbon monoxide (ECO) concentration provides an easy, fast and non invasive means of assessing smoking status. However, some difficulties have to be considered when interpreting ECO levels. BACKGROUND:CO is a non-specific biomarker of tobacco exposure. Its half-life is short (2-6 hours). CO reflec...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Underner M,Peiffer G

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The anti-Hu associated syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic neurological syndrome, which is principally associated with small-cell lung cancer. OBSERVATION:We report the case of a patient with the following clinical features: dysautonomia with severe gastroparesis, sensory neuropathy and a rhombencephalitis....

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Prim N,Mennecier B,Behr C,Fraisse P,Echaniz-Laguna A,Tranchant C,Quoix E

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The degree of dyspnoea and muscular dysfunction during an exacerbation of COPD are so severe in some patients that they are unable to follow a traditional exercise training programme based on whole body activity (walking, cycling). Some alternative strategies like electrostimulation may be considered to in...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Couillard A,Prefaut C

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Synovial sarcoma is an uncommon tumour and thoracic involvement is rare and of varying location. Clinical characteristics are dominated by pain, with a slow progression over years. Pathological and immuno-histochemical characteristics are helpful in the diagnosis but a specific translocation between chromo...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Ngahane BH,Baudrand H,Traverse-Glehen A,Freymond N,Guibert B,Pacheco Y,Devouassoux G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00