EPISODE · May 10, 2023 · 31 MIN
Mistaken Identity: The Case for Early, Correct Identification of Fibrosing Mediastinitis
from Respiratory Exchange · host Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute
This underrecognized disease is too often diagnosed late in the fungal infection’s fibrotic progression. Learn how using a combination of CT scans, bronchoscopy and the assistance of interventional radiologists can help you diagnose and differentiate fibrosing mediastinitis from other pulmonary disorders such as asthma or COPD. Also in this episode, multiple palliative modalities for fibrosing mediastinitis are discussed that can help improve the quality of life of your patient.
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This underrecognized disease is too often diagnosed late in the fungal infection’s fibrotic progression. Learn how using a combination of CT scans, bronchoscopy and the assistance of interventional radiologists can help you diagnose and differentiate fibrosing mediastinitis from other pulmonary disorders such as asthma or COPD. Also in this episode, multiple palliative modalities for fibrosing mediastinitis are discussed that can help improve the quality of life of your patient.
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Mistaken Identity: The Case for Early, Correct Identification of Fibrosing Mediastinitis
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