A prospective study of the volume of pleural fluid required for accurate diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion
W Abouzgheib, T Bartter, H Dagher, M Pratter… - Chest, 2009 - Elsevier
Background This is a prospective study to define the volume of pleural fluid adequate for
maximal yield of cytologic analysis of pleural fluid. Methods Patients undergoing diagnostic …
maximal yield of cytologic analysis of pleural fluid. Methods Patients undergoing diagnostic …
Improving lung function in severe heterogenous emphysema with the spiration valve system (EMPROVE). A multicenter, open-label randomized controlled clinical trial
…, CR Lamb, MF Reed, WB Abouzgheib… - American journal of …, 2019 - atsjournals.org
Rationale: Less invasive, nonsurgical approaches are needed to treat severe emphysema.
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) …
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) …
[HTML][HTML] An algorithmic approach to chronic dyspnea
MR Pratter, W Abouzgheib, S Akers, J Kass… - Respiratory …, 2011 - Elsevier
QUESTION: The objective of the study was to prospectively evaluate an algorithmic approach
to the cause(s) of chronic dyspnea. MATERIALS/PATIENTS/METHODS: Prospective …
to the cause(s) of chronic dyspnea. MATERIALS/PATIENTS/METHODS: Prospective …
Use of one-way intrabronchial valves in air leak management after tube thoracostomy drainage
…, JA Gorden, P Chenna, A Chen, W Abouzgheib… - The Annals of Thoracic …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background A persistent air leak represents significant clinical management problems,
potentially affecting morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. In 2008, a unidirectional, …
potentially affecting morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. In 2008, a unidirectional, …
Cough and asthma
W Abouzgheib, MR Pratter, T Bartter - Current opinion in …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
… 14 Pratter MR, Abouzgheib W. Make the cough go away. Chest 2006; 129:1121–1122. …
Articles in PubMed by Wissam Abouzgheib … Other articles in this journal by Wissam Abouzgheib …
Articles in PubMed by Wissam Abouzgheib … Other articles in this journal by Wissam Abouzgheib …
[HTML][HTML] Stereotactic body radiotherapy for large (> 5 cm) non–small-cell lung cancer
…, C Niles, A Patel, Z Boujaoude, W Abouzgheib… - Clinical Lung Cancer, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a well-established treatment option
for early stage non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumors < 5 cm. There is limited …
for early stage non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumors < 5 cm. There is limited …
Pleuroscopic pleurodesis combined with tunneled pleural catheter for management of malignant pleural effusion: a prospective observational study
…, M Abboud, M Pratter, W Abouzgheib - … of bronchology & …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is associated with poor prognosis and it often
impinges upon quality of life; effective and efficient management is desirable. Combining …
impinges upon quality of life; effective and efficient management is desirable. Combining …
Excessive dynamic airway collapse for the internist: new nomenclature or different entity?
A Kalra, W Abouzgheib, M Gajera… - Postgraduate …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Excessive dynamic airway collapse (EDAC) refers to abnormal and exaggerated bulging of
the posterior wall within the airway lumen during exhalation. This condition is pathological if …
the posterior wall within the airway lumen during exhalation. This condition is pathological if …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of moderate sedation versus monitored anesthesia care on outcomes and cost of endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration
…, R Arya, A Shrivastava, M Pratter, W Abouzgheib - Pulmonary …, 2019 - hindawi.com
Background and Objectives. The ideal type of sedation for endobronchial ultrasound
transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is not known. Two previous studies comparing the …
transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is not known. Two previous studies comparing the …
Endobronchial valves for bronchopleural fistula: pitfalls and principles
…, R Arya, N Meena, W Abouzgheib - Therapeutic …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Placement of endobronchial valves for bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is not
always straightforward. A simple guide to the steps for an uncomplicated procedure does not …
always straightforward. A simple guide to the steps for an uncomplicated procedure does not …