Biomedical subjects

Eva Morócz

Publications and source records attributed to Eva Morócz.

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PubMed2004

[Endobronchial ultrasonography in postintubation tracheal stenosis].

INTRODUCTION: The correct evaluation of the tracheal wall's structure is necessary for the management of postintubation tracheal stenosis (PTS). Endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) is suitable for visualisation of layers of the tracheal wall and the assessment of cartilages' damage. AIM: The authors assessed the usefulness of EBUS in the anatomical characterization of PTS and in the decision making in its therapy. PATIENTS, METHODS: Between March 2002, and September 2003, 22 patients with PTS were examined by bronchoscopy together with EBUS. RESULTS: 13 patients had complex stenosis and from them destruction of tracheal cartilage was demonstrated in 5 patients. Of them bronchoscopic intervention resulted in only short term symptom free period in 3 patients. CONCLUSION: The destruction of tracheal cartilage detected by EBUS might be an indication for an early surgical intervention. According to author's results EBUS can be a useful method in evaluation of PTS.

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PubMed2004

[Our experience using autofluorescence bronchoscopy].

INTRODUCTION: Lung cancer is responsible for most cancer deaths in the world. The main reason for the poor prognosis is late diagnosis. Many patients could be successfully treated in early stage. AIMS: The authors performed 369 bronchological examination on 336 patients using autofluorescence bronchoscopy between 1998 and 2003 to detect preinvasive lesions and early forms of lung cancer. METHODS: Storz D-Light autofluorescence system has been used to perform the examinations. RESULTS: In one third of these patients invasive lung cancer developed during follow-up. Combining traditional white light and autofluorescence technique 50% more intraepithelial lesions have been observed and sensitivity has been increased by 69% compared to the lone use of white light bronchoscopy. CONCLUSIONS: Supported by most international studies these results emphasise that autofluorescence bronchoscopy has a major role in the early diagnosis of preinvasive bronchial lesions and may help in the prevention and early therapy of lung cancer.

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PubMed2002

[Endobronchial ultrasonography].

Endobronchial ultrasonography is an imaging method which has been developed during the last decade. It can be performed by applying tools that are used today during conventional bronchofiberscopy. This method is recommended for identifying processes that affect the bronchial wall and the mediastinal lesions next to central airways as well as for localizing peripheral lung lesions. The authors present a compilation of publications and summarize their own experiences based on 44 cases of application of this method.

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