Publications by authors named "N Guibert"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the incidence and treatment of malignant central airway obstruction (MCAO) in patients with metastatic non-bronchogenic solid cancers (NBC), revealing that 18% of a large cohort experienced this complication.
- It identifies key prognostic factors influencing survival post-therapeutic bronchoscopy (TB), such as histology, performance status, and previous treatments.
- The findings suggest that TB effectively alleviates symptoms and prolongs survival for these patients, highlighting the need for timely referrals for bronchoscopic interventions.
Background And Objective: EpiGETIF is a web-based, multicentre clinical database created in 2019 aiming for prospective collection of data regarding therapeutic rigid bronchoscopy (TB) for malignant central airway obstruction (MCAO).
Methods: Patients were enrolled into the registry from January 2019 to November 2022. Data were prospectively entered through a web-interface, using standardized definitions for each item.
Article Synopsis
- The investigation of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs) is complex, and an international survey was conducted to assess how interventional pulmonologists (IPs) are currently handling these cases.
- The survey received responses from 312 IPs across Europe, North America, and Asia, highlighting that many perform over 100 endoscopic procedures annually, with common practices including the use of rapid on-site evaluation and a variety of techniques such as radial EBUS and fluoroscopy.
- Significant differences exist in the use of advanced modalities like robotic bronchoscopy and cone-beam CT, primarily utilized in the USA, while half of the IPs without access to endoscopic treatments intend to acquire them in the near future.