abstract：INTRODUCTION:Endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has recently been shown to be an accurate modality in the diagnosis and staging of mediastinal lymph node metastases. This procedure takes significantly longer than a conventional bronchoscopy and may therefore cause more discomfo...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Douadi Y,Bentayeb H,Malinowski S,Hoguet E,Lecuyer E,Boutemy M,Lachkar S,Fournier C,Dayen C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F-FDG has become an important tool for the characterization of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPN). BACKGROUND:The results of the main meta-analyses show that the sensitivity and specificity of 18F-FDG PET for determining malignancy of SPN are close to 95% and 80% re...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Groheux D,Hindié E,Trédaniel J,Giraudet AL,Vaylet F,Berenger N,Moretti JL

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteopoikilosis is a rare, inherited and usually asymptomatic sclerosing bone dysplasia of unknown etiology which predominantly involves the appendicular and rarely the axial skeleton. CASE REPORT:We report the case of a 24 year old man who was hospitalized for pleural empyema and treated with antibiotics...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Boussoffara L,Fekih L,Fenniche S,Farhati S,Hassène H,Ben Abdelghaffar H,Oueslati I,Belhabib D,Ben Miled K,Lamine Megdiche M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the ISAAC 1 study was to determine the prevalence and severity of asthma among adolescents in Guadeloupe. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was carried out with a representative sample of young people in the second and third years of "college" (secondary school) in classes selected at random. The...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Mounouchy MA,Cordeau L,Raherison C

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two strategies are possible for targeting distal airways in asthma. The first one is systemic, with the delivery of medications either orally or intravenously. Montelukast is the only oral drug that has demonstrated its efficacy on distal airways by reducing lung hyperinflation. The second possible strategy is to deli...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Burgel PR,Frachon I,Didier A,Dusser D

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In western countries, community-acquired pneumonias due to Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) are rare and associated with a poor prognosis and a high mortality. The severity is in part linked to the virulence of Kp. Immuno-depression, sepsis and visceral abscesses are frequently found, constituting other classica...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Baudrand H,Mbatchou Ngahane BH,Marcu M,Freymond N,Pacheco Y,Devouassoux G

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Passive smoking, measured in practice by using specific biomarkers, is a well known factor of morbidity and mortality. The main victims are children, often starting from conception, but adults are not spared. Many respiratory diseases are caused and/or worsened by passive smoking and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Wirth N,Bohadana A,Spinosa A,Martinet Y

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The main objective of the survey was to determine the frequency of the mono and polysensitizations in patients consulting for respiratory allergy, rhinitis or/and asthma. The secondary objectives were to evaluate the severity, the number and the type of the sensitizations, the frequency of the asthma or rhinitis as...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Migueres M,Dakhil J,Delageneste R,Schwartz C,Pech-Ormières C,Petit Lévy I,Pujazon MC,Leneveu H,Carme S,Demonet G,Leclercq D,Didier A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many pregnant women are asthmatics and maternal asthma is a source of questions and complications concerning both the progress of the pregnancy itself and the impact on the foetus. In this situation good asthma control is essential as the disease can deteriorate with acute exacerbations, possibly precipita...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Piette V,Demoly P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic alliance that is created within the framework of behavioural and cognitive therapy is called the collaborative relationship. The active participation of the patient is fundamental. This initial stage is indispensible but insufficient for treatment. As a first step we have developed the notion of a coll...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Guichenez P

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epidemiological studies of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are rare in the developing countries, particularly in Viet Nam where the consumption of tobacco continues to increase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of early screening of smokers for bronchial obstruction using ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Duong-Quy S,Hua-Huy T,Mai-Huu-Thanh B,Doan-Thi-Quynh N,Le-Quang K,Nguyen-Van H,Phan-Van D,Tran-Dinh H,Reboud P,Dinh-Xuan AT,Homasson JP

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prospective studies of paediatric cohorts contribute to our knowledge of changes in pulmonary function in children with asthma. STATE OF THE ART:Asthma is associated with a significant impairment of the distal airways which is more pronounced when asthma has started early, before 5 years of age, or when a...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Delacourt C,Dubus JC,de Blic J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in the immunocompetent is generally silent or it may present as a mononucleosis like syndrome but, rarely, it can lead to symptomatic manifestations. CASE REPORT:An immunocompetent and previously healthy 43- year-old woman presented with fever, dyspnoea, liver cell necrosis...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Margery J,Lefebvre N,Dot JM,Gervaise A,Andriamanantena D,Dieudonné M,Girodeau A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Static lung hyperinflation is defined as the elevation of end- expiratory lung volume above its predicted value, with no increase in end-expiratory alveolar pressure, which remains equal to atmospheric pressure. Dynamic hyperinflation is the transient increase of this volume above the relaxation volume. In patients wi...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： O'donnell DE

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mycobacterium malmoense (MM) is an atypical mycobacterium responsible for opportunistic infection. The clinical and radiological picture is non-specific. The infection develops most frequently in a dystrophic lung. CASE REPORT:A patient of 52 years was admitted with an extensive multifocal pneumonia which...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Camara B,Borrel B,Panteix G,Merault JM,Vialas M,Sanchez A,Massip P,Barel P

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Supportive care is the total medical, nursing and psychosocial help which the patients need besides the specific treatment. Supportive care leads to reduce morbidity and toxicity of the disease and cancer therapy, and require an optimal medical organisation. Reduction of toxicity with lung cancer chemotherapy often re...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Urban T

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery is the current standard treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (stage I and II tumors). Contrary to adjuvant chemotherapy, which was recently demonstrated to decrease systemic tumor recurrences as well as increasing overall survival, postoperative radiotherapy did not benefit from an actualized ev...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Girard N,Mornex F

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Communication in oncology often means communicating in difficult circumstances. Moreover, "to tell" is an essential requirement in medicine. We need to make this communication a series of realistic proposals and proceed step by step. This is probably one of the greatest challenges that we have to face in oncology. The...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Pujol JL,Bruere Dawson CG,Tirefort JF

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The histology and staging of bronchial carcinoma determines the treatment options for the condition. Endobronchial ultrasound allows the needle aspiration of mediastinal lymph nodes or pulmonary neoplasia where there is tracheo-bronchial contact under visual control. This procedure is aid for diagnosis and...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Fournier C,Boutemy M,Ramon PP,Bouchind'homme B,Delattre C,Douadi Y,Dayen C

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhaled therapy is routinely employed during mechanical ventilation. Several factors affect aerosol delivery: the aerosol device, particle size, ventilator parameters, ventilator circuit and hygrometry. Non invasive ventilation is commonly used for treatment of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. H...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Mercier E,Dequin PF,Vecellio L

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Venlafaxine and propranolol have rarely been identified as causes of pulmonary pathology. We describe a case of drug-induced pneumonitis occurring in a patient treated with these two medications. CASE REPORT:A 55 years old woman with liver cirrhosis treated with venlafaxine for 1 year and propranolol for ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Priou P,Gagnadoux F,Dehé C,Hureaux J,Person C,Urban T,Racineux JL

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mature teratomas of the mediastinum are rare. However, they represent the most common mediastinal germ cell tumours. The aim of this study is to describe their clinical and pathological characteristics. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fourteen cases of mediastinal mature teratoma, diagnosed between January 1992 and ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Ayadi-Kaddour A,Ismail O,Hassen F,Smati B,Djilani H,Kilani T,El Mezni F

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this paper is to describe the prevention of occupational respiratory diseases and to make lung specialists aware of their role in preventing these conditions. BACKGROUND:We present briefly the basic points concerning the technical methods for prevention of occupational respiratory diseases....

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Balty I,Courtois B,Delépine A,Roos F

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Twenty five per cent of thermal injuries are associated with secondary respiratory events linked to several mechanisms. In the acute phase of the accident oedema of the airways, the fume inhalation syndrome and ARDS are the most common causes responsible for death in 60% of cases. Late respiratory complica...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Ernesto S,Marduel Y,Freymond N,Pacheco Y,Devouassoux G

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhaled corticosteroid is the first choice antiinflammatory therapy for chronic asthma. International guidelines are based upon data obtained in the non-smokers with asthma. The objective of this review is to highlight the interaction between cigarette smoking and metabolism of steroids and to consider the consequence...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Girodet PO

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:A questionnaire was sent to 50 000 general practicioners (GP) and specialists. RESULTS:4,898 physicians (9.4%) responded, including 59.1% GP, 16.9% pneumologists, 13% pediatricians and about 10% other specialists, ENT, allergologists, and intensivists. The main reason for pneumologists to prescribe nebulizatio...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： de Monte M,Dubus JC,Chaumuzeau JP,Dautzenberg B,Dessanges JF,Becquemin MH,Diot P,GAT.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the non malignant diseases related to asbestos exposure, pleural plaques are the most frequent. Pleural effusion and diffuse pleural thickening, as well as asbestosis, are uncommon nowadays in asbestos-exposed screened populations. Despite the absence of any useful treatment, accurate diagnoses of these diseases...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Letourneux M,Paris C,Pommier De Santi P,Clin B,Marquignon MF,Galateau-Sallé F

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breath-hold diving has been practised since the dawn of humanity but is open to many risks. The consequences mainly involve the respiratory system. The pathophysiological mechanisms are complex because of the multiple forces applied to the body during breath-hold diving. OBSERVATION:The case reported here...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Gouzi F,Francois G,Renard C,Jounieaux V

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) is a pulmonary adenocarcinoma (ADC) developing in the terminal respiratory units. The restrictive definition adopted by the 1999 WHO pathological classification requires a complete resection of the tumour to exclude any evidence of histological invasion. Although IIIB-IV tumours were...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Cadranel J,Lavolé A,Gounant V,Wislez M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the progress in therapeutic strategies, overall survival of stage III non small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) is poor. Currently, the standard treatment for unresectable locally advanced NSCLC is concurrent chemoradiotherapy. However, oesophagitis is a major toxicity and this schedule should be reserved for patien...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Fournel P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autofluorescence endoscopy has been used for more than 10 years in the diagnosis of early lung cancers and precancerous lesions of the bronchial tree. The technique has been extensively evaluated during the past decade and two recent large randomised studies have shown a 2 to 5 times increase in the detection of high ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Thiberville L,Salaün M,Lachkar S

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) are mainly encountered in patients with diffuse disease although they may occur less frequently in patients with limited cutaneous disease. BACKGROUND:In SSc early detection of ILD should be achieved by high resolution computed tomography and pu...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Mouthon L,Berezné A,Brauner M,Kambouchner M,Guillevin L,Valeyre D

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rates of lung cancer in women have been increasing continually for several years. The basic surgical management of this condition is the same in both sexes but a number of differences are apparent. METHODS:We analysed data entered onto the Epithor database between June 2002 and June 2006 concerning 8535 s...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Brouchet L,Mazieres J,Bauvin E,Bigay-Game L,Renaud C,Berjaud J,Dahan M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) leads to early dedicated specialist care for all patients. BACKGROUND:Pulmonary function tests (PFT) are mandatory for routine monitoring of CF patients. The aim of this article is to review the current guidelines for PFTs in CF, particularly the type of test, t...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Counil FP,Karila C,Le Bourgeois M,Matecki S,Lebras MN,Couderc L,Fajac I,Reynaud-Gaubert M,Bellet M,Gauthier R,Denjean A,Groupe de travail Explorations Fonctionnelles Respiratoires de la Société Française de la Mucoviscidose.

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no standard second-line treatment for small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The prognosis of these patients is poor and special attention should be paid to both quality of life and economic factors. METHODS:The aim of this phase II randomised trial (GFPC0501) is to compare, in patients with progressive SC...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Gervais R,Le Guen Y,Le Caer H,Paillotin D,Chouaid C,GFPC.

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise-induced desaturation is a well-described phenomenon in COPD patients during exercise assessments such as the six minute walk test (6MWT). Some of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in this O2 desaturation could be modified by individualized exercise training as part of a pulmonary rehabilita...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Durand F,Delample D,Poulain M,Préfaut C

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is no clear consensus as to what constitutes an obstructive ventilatory defect (OVD). According to the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society, it is defined as being when the ratio of the forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and the slow expiratory vital capacity (VC) is below the lowe...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Ben Saad H,Ben Attia Saafi R,Rouatbi S,Ben Mdella S,Garrouche A,Zbidi A,Hayot M,Tabka Z

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The efficacy of pulmonary rehabilitation in the short term for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is now clearly established. However, several studies have shown that these benefits last only for between 6 months to one year. On the basis of the current literature, the authors belie...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Moullec G,Ninot G,Varray A,Prefaut C

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sweet's syndrome, one of the neutrophilic dermatoses, is idiopathic in most cases. In 10-20% of cases it is paraneoplastic, associated with a solid tumour or haematological malignancy. An association with carcinoma of the bronchus has been only rarely described. CASE REPORT:We report the case of a 56 year...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Van Denhove A,Freymond N,Isaac S,Marrou K,Balme B,Gormand F,Guibert B,Pacheco Y,Devouassoux G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evaluation of clinical practice in pulmonary oncology aims to improve both the quality of care and the control of costs. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE:A Medline search of the literature allowed analysis of the published studies of the evaluation of clinical practice. They showed that though 82-95% of patients ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Debrix I,Gounant V,Milleron B

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00