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Pulmonary Manifestations of Pediatric Diseases E-Book

Pulmonary Manifestations of Pediatric Diseases E-Book

Nelson L. Turcios | Robert J. Fink

(2009)

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Abstract

Pulmonary Manifestations of Pediatric Diseases is the first comprehensive, practical book strictly focused on diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of respiratory complications of non-pulmonary diseases. Pediatric pulmonologists and other expert specialists present their up-to-date and balanced perspectives on new approaches to therapy and recent advances on everything from HIV/AIDS and transplantation to postoperative complications. The contributors are some of the most distinguished and recognizable physicians in their fields giving you the benefit of accumulated insight and experience. You’ll have everything you need to perform a complete pulmonary consultation in one handy reference.

  • Details the key “need-to-know” facts for accurate diagnosis and therapy during pulmonary consultations.
  • Provides the latest updates on rapidly-changing topics, including HIV/AIDS, transplantation, and postoperative pulmonary complications.
  • Discusses current clinical controversies to provide perspectives on sensitive topics and offers the authors’ preferred approaches whenever relevant.
  • Features balanced coverage on each condition from a pediatric pulmonologist and other expert pediatric specialists.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Half Title Page i
Pulmonary Manifestations of Pediatric Diseases iii
Copyright Page iv
Dedication v
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
Contributors xi
Contents xiii
Chapter 1: Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy 1
Historical Overview 1
Definitions of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 2
Epidemiology 4
Pathogenesis 4
Pathology 8
Management 11
Prevention 13
Outcome 17
Monitoring 21
Coordination of Care and Discharge Planning 21
References 22
Chapter 2: Pulmonary Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection 28
Epidemiology 28
Pathogenesis 29
Acute Respiratory Infections 29
Chronic Lung Disease 41
Diagnostic Evaluation of an HIV-1-Infected Child with Pulmonary Manifestations 43
Summary 44
References 44
Chapter 3: Pulmonary Manifestations of Immunosuppressive Diseases Other than Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 49
Primary Immunodeficiencies 50
Secondary Immunodeficiencies 62
Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Abnormalities in a Child with Secondary Immunocompromise Owing to Cancer or Transplantation 74
Summary 76
References 76
Chapter 4: Pulmonary Manifestations of Cardiac Diseases 79
Overview of the Cardiovascular Circulation 79
Cardiovascular Lesions That Increase the Work of Breathing 80
Summary 96
References 97
Chapter 5: Pulmonary Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Diseases 98
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 99
Heiner Syndrome 106
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 108
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome 111
Pancreatitis 114
Acknowledgments 117
References 117
Chapter 6: Pulmonary Manifestations of Renal Diseases 121
Role of the Kidney in Fetal Lung Growth 121
Physiologic Connections Between the Lungs and the Kidneys 121
Diseases That Affect Lungs and Kidneys 123
Respiratory Effects of Chronic Renal Failure 124
Pulmonary Calcifications 126
Respiratory Effects of Acute Renal Failure 130
How Critical Illness and Mechanical Ventilation Can Damage the Kidneys 131
Summary 132
References 132
Chapter 7: Pulmonary Manifestations of Hematologic and Oncologic Diseases 135
Oncologic Diseases 135
Hematologic Disorders 147
Complications of Treatment of Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders 154
Acknowledgments 163
References 163
Chapter 8: Pulmonary Manifestations of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases 170
Specific Disorders 170
Summary 181
References 181
Chapter 9: Pulmonary Manifestations of Neuromuscular Diseases 184
Physiology 184
Assessment of Respiratory Muscle Function 185
Clinical Manifestations of Respiratory Muscle Fatigue 187
Management 194
Outcomes 198
End-of-Life Care 199
References 199
Chapter 10: Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatoid Diseases 201
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 202
Drug-Induced Lupus 211
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease 212
Sjoumlgren Syndrome 215
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis 217
Scleroderma 220
Juvenile Dermatomyositis 225
Ankylosing Spondylitis 226
Sarcoidosis 228
Pneumonitis Resulting from Antirheumatic Therapy 232
Summary 233
Acknowledgments 234
References 234
Chapter 11: Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Vasculitis 241
Definition of Vasculitis 241
Specific Vasculitis Syndromes 244
Summary 254
References 254
Chapter 12: Pulmonary Manifestations of Dermatologic Diseases 256
Yellow Nail Syndrome 256
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 258
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 259
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia 261
Klippel-Treacutenaunay-Weber Syndrome 263
Cutis Laxa (Generalized Elastolysis) 264
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome 264
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum 265
Xanthoma Disseminatum and Erdheim-Chester Disease 266
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome 267
Erythema Multiforme 267
Mastocytosis 269
Dyskeratosis Congenita 271
References 272
Chapter 13: Pulmonary Manifestations of Parasitic Diseases 274
Protozoa 274
Nematodes 280
Trematodes 287
Cestodes 290
Other Parasites Causing Pulmonary Disease 292
Summary 292
References 293
Useful Websites 294
Chapter 14: Pulmonary Manifestations of Genetic Diseases 295
Congenital Anomalies 295
Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, and Kartagener Syndrome 316
Spontaneous Pneumothorax 320
Inborn Errors of Metabolism 320
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 322
Pulmonary Fibrosis 327
Pulmonary Embolism 327
Cystic Fibrosis 329
Miscellaneous Genetic Conditions 335
Summary 336
References 338
Web-Based Resources 338
Index 339
Color Plates 349