abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mandibular advancement (MA) has emerged over the last decade as an alternative solution to nasal continuous airway pressure (nCPAP) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). OBSERVATION:We report the case of a patient with history of chronic atrial fibrillation and moderate supine-depe...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Gindre L,Gagnadoux F,Meslier N,Fleury B,Gustin JM,Racineux JL

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective is to test the validity of a tool allowing an offline measurement of the fraction of expired nitric oxide (FENO). The device is a T-tube on which a pressure gauge allows the control of the expiratory flow and whose two side branches have a gauge such as the bags assembled on each one of them ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Hamouda S,Chevalier-Bidaud B,Aboutaam R,Le Bourgeois M,Scheinmann P,Delclaux C,Mahut B

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review highlights the numerous molecular biology findings in the field of lung cancer with potential therapeutic impact in both the near and distant future. Abundant pre-clinical and clinical data indicate that BRCA1 mRNA expression is a differential modulator of chemotherapy sensitivity. Low levels predict cispl...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Rosell R,Moran T,Fernanda Salazar M,Mendez P,De Aguirre I,Ramirez JL,Isla D,Cobo M,Camps C,Lopez-Vivanco G,Alberola V,Taron M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optimal duration of first line chemotherapy for non surgical non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is still debated. It concerns the length of initial chemotherapy and the use of maintenance treatments. METHODS:Literature review was performed on maintenance and duration of chemotherapy. RESULTS:The use of mai...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Vergnenègre A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-body positron emission tomography (PET) with radiolabeled [18F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (18FDG) plays an important role in the diagnosis, staging, and management of lung cancer. The preferential accumulation of FDG in malignant cells assists in the differentiation of benign and malignant tissue. However, PET al...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Melloni B,Gazaille V,Bertin F,Gaillard S,Monteil J

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aspergillosis colonisation in cystic fibrosis (CF), usually due to Aspergillus fumigatus (AF), classically presents as allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. However, aspergillus infection can produce a range of manifestations: from minor colonization to an invasive infection. CASE REPORT:A 14-year-old ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Bonnel AS,Quinque K,Le Roux P,Le Luyer B

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intensivists are increasingly implementing end-of-life decisions in patients who remain dependent on life sustaining therapies without hope for recovery. STATE OF THE ART:Descriptive studies have provided epidemiological data on ICU end-of-life care, identifying areas for improvement. Qualitative studies ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Azoulay E

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sleep disturbances may make smoking cessation more difficult and relapses more frequent. STATE OF THE ART:Nicotine increases vigilance and decreases sleeping time. Cigarette smoking is associated both with difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep. The disruption is associated with arousals on EEG recor...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Underner M,Paquereau J,Meurice JC

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gastropleural fistula has only rarely been described in the literature, typically presenting with evidence of left-sided pleural infection. CASE REPORT:The diagnosis may be suggested by the occurrence of chest pain and repeated vomiting with the diagnosis confirmed by microbiological examination of the pl...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Grouet A,Perrot E,Peix JL,Guibert B,Isaac S,Gérinière L,Souquet PJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is related to hypertrophic remodelling of the pulmonary vessels. Proliferation of pulmonary vascular smooth muscle cells (PA-SMCs) plays a key role in these changes. BACKGROUND:The PA-SMCs of patients suffering from idiopathic or secondary PAH are characterized by abn...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Eddahibi S,Adnot S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A chylothorax can occur following any intrathoracic procedure. It is generally straightforward to make the diagnosis but optimal management can be problematic. METHODS:Between 1995 and 2002, three women and one man aged from 13 to 58 years were treated for chylothorax after thoracic surgery. Their initial...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Smati B,Sadok Boudaya M,Marghli A,Mestiri T,Baccari S,Hantous T,Djilani H,Kilani T

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a little known cause of chest pain in young adults. The prognosis is invariably good. CASE REPORT:The authors report two cases of spontaneous pneumomediastinum with different aetiologies developing in young adults. The first occurred during strenuous sport and the second d...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Avaro JP,D'Journo XB,Hery G,Marghli A,Doddoli C,Peloni JM,Miltgen J,Bonnet D

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The initiation of oxygen therapy for acute or chronic respiratory failure is a common medical intervention, both for hospital in-patients and in out-of-hospital emergency settings. Oxygen therapy is also frequently initiated by paramedics or nurses, without any initial medical prescription, in acutely ill ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Gut-Gobert C,L'Her E

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some data suggest that survival in non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has improved in the last ten years. A comparison between large prospective therapeutic trials from 1979 to 2002 does show some progress but there are many biases, especially the Will Rogers effect, where stage migration due to new methods of diagnos...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Milleron B,Lavolé A,Gounant V

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Knowledge of prognostic factors is important for therapeutic decision making but above all, at a population level, for the interpretation of data in the literature and as a guide to clinical research. To be useful in practice they must be both independent and reproducible. Despite an impressive number of p...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Paesmans M

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Screening for lung cancer using thoracic CT scanning is a topical question. Pilot studies in Japan, the United States and France have demonstrated the high sensitivity of CT scanning for identifying pulmonary nodules. By contrast the specificity of the technique is poor requiring either repeat scanning after an interv...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Lemarié E

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is used to evaluate the severity of interstitial lung diseases, particularly when lung function is normal. The aim of this study was to analyse exercise capacity of patients with alveolar proteinosis. METHODS:We studied 7 patients undergoing alveolar proteinosis (ag...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Bautin N,Fournier C,Marie E,Robin S,Neviere R,Wallaert B

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The natural history and optimal therapeutic management of emphysema associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency are poorly understood. The purpose of this cohort of patients with emphysema associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is to describe their characteristics and to study the factors associat...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Thabut G

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the role of interventional radiology and surgery respectively, in the treatment of massive haemoptysis. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: For the management of massive haemoptysis in non-terminal pathologies an intensive care facility and a multi-disciplinary team are necessary. It is of paramount importance ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Velly JF,Jougon J,Laurent FS,Valat P

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) require a certain threshold of inspiratory effort to generate respirable particles. We undertook a literature review to determine whether this may, in particular clinical settings (young children, elderly subjects, acute or chronic respiratory obstructive syndromes - asthma and C...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Roche N,Dessanges JF,Dubus JC

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Smoke inhalation and respiratory complications are still the major causes of mortality in severely burned patients. STATE OF THE ART:The diagnosis is suspected clinically on the basis of history and physical examination and can be confirmed bronchoscopically. Respiratory failure in burned patients occurs ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Bargues L,Vaylet F,Le Bever H,L'Her P,Carsin H

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypoxia caused by an increase in right-to-left shunt has been reported in patients with patent foramen ovale treated with levels of positive end-expiratory pressures (PEEP) greater than 10 cmH2O. This phenomenon has not previously been described with non-invasive ventilation (NIV). CASE REPORT:A 23 year-o...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Jullien V,Benhamou M,Lanfranchi P,Perrin C

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the development of international guidelines for the management of asthma, epidemiological surveys suggest that control of the disease remains poor. In order to investigate clinical practice a postal questionnaire was used to study the evaluation of asthma control, the assessment of factors associat...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Giraud V

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pleural effusions are common in ICU patients. Causes include massive fluid resuscitation in shock, pneumonia--either community acquired or nosocomial, cardiac insufficiency, hypoalbuminemia and hepatic impairment. Pleural effusions frequently complicate cardiac and abdominal surgery and haemothorax may com...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Azoulay E

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Therapeutic options for patients with severe emphysema remain limited. In selected patients, lung volume reduction surgery has been shown to improve pulmonary function, exercise capacity, quality of life and also survival. The technique of inserting one-way valves endoscopically into the airways supplying th...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Leroy S,Marquette CH

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gefitinib (Iressa, ZD 1839; AstraZeneca) is a selective Epidermal Growth Factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. In two randomized phase II trials (IDEAL 1 and IDEAL 2), it has demonstrated an activity against NSCLC, showing partial response and symptoms improvement rates respectively in about 20% and 4...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Girard N,Gérinière L,Blandin S,Perrot E,Souquet PJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There are few data on primary bronchial carcinoma in France. We report here the results of the study KBP 2000-CPHG in which there were 1868 patients aged 70 or more and 338 aged 80 or more. METHODS:We compared the patients under 70 (Group I) with those aged 70 or more (Group II) as well as with the detail...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Piquet J,Blanchon F,Grivaux M,Collon T,Zureik M,Barbieux H,Bénichou-Flurin M,Breton JL,Coëtmeur D,Delclaux B,Braun D,Homasson JP,Mouysset F,Riou R,le Poulain-Doubliez M,Marsal L,CPHG.

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often admitted to hospital with an exacerbation of their disease that manifests itself with an increase in cough and/or sputum, increased dyspnoea and sometimes chest pain. These episodes are most often attributed to an acute exacerba...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Perrier A,Perneger T,Cornuz J,Jounieaux V,Bounameaux H,COPD-PE study.

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To update full time educated youth data on smoking prevalence related to gender and to assess perception and behaviour related to smoking, we have led a self-administrated question-study from January to June 2002 in Abidjan with students from 8 to 22 years old. METHODS:Our population was divided in 3 groups...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Bogui P,Yessoh M,Tuo N,Ouattara S,Dah C,Kouamé N

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STATE OF THE ART:The IRAD2 trial is evaluating a 3-month home intervention which includes education, oral supplements, exercise and androgenic steroids in undernourished patients with chronic respiratory failure. The main objective is to increase the six-minute walking distance by more than 50 m with an improvement in ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Pison C,Cano N,Chérion C,Roth H,Pichard C,Investigateurs D'IRAD2.

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To prevent and control chronic respiratory diseases, the WHO has outlined a programme to be applied in all the countries. In Sub-Saharan countries like Senegal, its application faces many barriers. METHODS:This work is a detailed analysis of the main areas of the programme based on the socio-economic, cul...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Ndiaye M,Ndir M,Hane AA,Michel FB,Bousquet J

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The nerve growth factor (NGF) is known as a factor involved in neuronal growth and survival. From recent studies it may also be considered as a mediator of inflammation, in particular in the airways. STATE OF ART:Several animal studies have shown that NGF may increase the sensory innervation, and particip...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Freund V,Frossard N

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We report a case of extensive pulmonary nocardiosis in a patient infected with HIV. CASE REPORT:It presented as bilateral cavitated masses and bulky necrotic mediastinal lymphadenopathy causing broncho-oesophageal fistulae. There was associated infection with Mycobacterium Avium. There was satisfactory pr...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Luketombunga JC,Virally J,Jagot JL,Elhadad A,Lebarbier C,Mathieu M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advertising information on cigarette package participate to the reduction of health risks from smoking. Impact on smokers has been poorly studied. This study intended to determine the smoker perception of nicotine and tar yields of cigarettes. METHODS:Consulting in an outpatient smoking cessation clinic, ...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Plantin-Carrenard E,Jacob N,Foglietti MJ,Derenne JP,de Lhomme G

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Kerosene pneumonitis is rare. It most commonly occurs in children who have ingested a hydrocarbon by accident. In adults, pneumonitis caused by aspiration of incompletely vaporized kerosene may be seen in fire-eaters can cause pneumonitis. CASE REPORTS:We report six cases of fire-eater's pneumonitis, from...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Lamour C,Bouchaud C,Doré P,d'Arlhac M,Bodin J

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:C2 spinal cord hemisection interrupts descending bulbospinal respiratory axons coursing through the cervical spinal cord. One consequence of this type of spinal cord injury is the partial deafferentation of the ipsilateral phrenic nucleus, which renders the hemidiaphragm paralysed. The biochemical properti...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Marqueste T,Decherchi P

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients suffering from sarcoidosis sometimes report dyspnoea of effort. The restrictive or obstructive ventilatory problems contribute to this disability, but the systemic manifestations of sarcoidosis should be considered as other possible causes of the dyspnoea. CASE REPORT:We report a case of systemic...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Leroy S,Just N,Zanetti C,Palem A,Maurage CA,Nevière R,Wallaert B

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Exercise testing is useful in the respiratory evaluation of patients with cystic fibrosis. The shuttle walk test (SWT) is a progressive, externally paced, exercise test requiring the subject to walk/run back and forth between two fixed points. The aim is to assess the reproductibility of the SWT in paediat...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Pouessel G,Santos C,Thumerelle C,Neve V,Sardet A,Wizla N,Michaud L,Loeuille GA,Beghin L,Gottrand F,Matran R,Turck D,Deschildre A

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Quality of life is rarely assessed in the pulmonary function laboratory. Quality of life, or at least some of its domains, should be directly measured. STATE OF ART:Quality-of-life questionnaires developed according to established protocols can be very useful in clinical practice. In clinical studies, the...

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Lacasse Y,Sériès F

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Low grade pulmonary sarcomas are very rare tumours. We report the case of a low grade sarcoma of the lung occurring two years prior to the finding of a uterine primary. CASE REPORT:Complete surgical excision of a low grade pulmonary sarcoma was performed. The initial search for dissemination was negative....

journal_title：Revue des maladies respiratoires

authors： Staub E,Ranty ML,Genevois A,Debled M,Marpeau L,Peillon C,Nouvet G,Thiberville L

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00