Lexical Considerations Regarding Interventional Pulmonology: An Opinion
(Editorial) The definition “Interventional Pulmonology” was officially introduced in 2001 in a paper published by Luis Seijo and Dan Sterman1. While in the paper the term “Interventional Pulmonology” was limited to define “advanced bronchoscopic and pleuroscopic techniques for the treatment of a spectrum of thoracic disorders”, such as rigid ... READ

Bronchoscopy Interventions for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
(Tips from the Experts) Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a disease caused by infection of the respiratory tract with human papilloma virus (HPV) subtypes 6 and 11 [10]. RRP has an ... READ

The COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver: An Action to Advance Equitable Access to Medicines?
(Humanitarian) As specified in the General comment no. 14, the right to health is an inclusive right. It extends not only to timely and appropriate health care but also to the underlying ... READ

Best Image Contest 2021 (3 of 3)
Description: Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor involving the pleura (A) in patient with Neurofibromatosis (B)
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WABIP News
New EBUS-TBNA Section Announcement; Invitation to WCBIP 2022 Marseille France; Navigation Bronchoscopy 2021 Webinar First Announcement ... READ

'Don’t Listen To The Person Who Has The Answers, Listen To The Person Who Has The Questions!' --Albert Einstein
(Research) Lung cancer staging is paramount in determining the therapeutic approach, especially surgery vs. no surgery. Nodal staging is one of the critical components of staging and perhaps ... READ