Mesothelioma of the pleura
PleurodesisThe pleurodesis is a process that is sometimes used for controlling the concentration pleural effusion or fluid between the lungs and the lining layer. The pleurodesis can close spaces between the lungs and the outer layer, thus reducing the possibility of accumulation of fluids.
There are two methods of pleurodesis. In the first, a tube inserted into the chest drain fluids. After the fluids are drained, inject a sclerosing agent (a material that makes the tissue heal or harden), such as a sterile as talcum powder, through the tube in the chest in the pleural space. The sclerosing agent is distributed by itself over time, while the patient is asked to move to allow a better distribution of the agent. Once this is accomplished, connect a suction tube and the tube inserted. The suction causes the two layers pleural get together, as it happens to collapse a plastic bag, and this allows the two layers heal together.
The second method uses a pleurodesis thoracoscopy, in which a small incision is made, or several small incisions in the skin and introduces a toracoscopio through them, to get a better picture of the pleura. The sclerosing agent is then applied.
Pneumonectomy
A pneumonectomy is the removal of part or all of the lungs. The surgeon makes an incision on one side of the chest. When the lung is located, the surgeon noted the tumor and then decides how much tissue should be removed.
Extra pleural pneumonectomy
This surgery usually involves removal of the pleura, diaphragm, the pericardium and lungs full side cancerous tumor. The surgeon could also remove some of the surrounding tissues.
Surgery mesothelioma
Below is a list of some of the treatments for mesothelioma your doctor may recommend. Treatment is recommended depending on the individual factors of each case. Even when not discovered the cure of mesothelioma, these treatments can help patients feel more comfortable and can help slow the progression of cancer.
Lung Cancer
Some of the symptoms of lung cancer are similar to the symptoms of mesothelioma. Lung cancer cell and squamous cell cancer can cause small symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, bloody sputum, chest pain and wheezing. Adenocarcinomas are more common on the outside of the lungs and can cause pain in the chest breathing, coughing and breathing problems. Sometimes, there are patients who do not have symptoms when evil is detected for the first time, through a chest X-ray.
In order to determine whether a patient suffers from, in effect, of cancer, there is a wide range of evidence that the doctor can use
After the initial examination and X-rays, your doctor may order tests on phlegm. Otras pruebas pudieran incluir las siguientes: Other tests might include:
Bronchoscopy
It is a procedure designed to look inside the airways of the lungs. It consists of introducing a thin flexible tube by the throat within the airways. The tube allows the doctor to look inside. Your doctor might also take samples of tissues and cells (biopsy) during bronchoscop.
Bronchial biopsy
A bronchial biopsy is performed by inserting a bronchoscope through the larynx patient. The bronchoscope is a camera that allows the doctor to see as they enter the apparatus. The bronchoscope also has a small hole that allows remove pieces of tissue. Those tissues are then sent to the laboratory for analysis.
Mediastinoscopy
This is the procedure that examines the mediastinum. This area is located in the center of the chest, right in the middle of the lungs, and contains the heart, blood vessels and lymph node.
Biopsy needle
For this procedure, the doctor uses a very fine needle to sample cells and examine them under the microscope. This test can be uncomfortable, but it only takes a few minutes. The doctor may also use X-rays, tomography, CT or ultrasound to guide the needle during an outpatient biopsy. The biopsy can be performed during surger.
Biopsy wedge
For this procedure, the doctor makes an incision through the skin and pulls out a wedge from tumor tissue and sends it to the laboratory for analysis. For this procedure, the patient must be under general anesthesia. Sometimes it is used for this type of biopsy when other methods of biopsy have been unable to confirm a diagnosi.
Toracoscopia (with the assistance of video VAT)
The doctor may need this procedure to drain the fluid sac (pleura) that surrounds the lungs, also known as pleural effusion. This procedure may also be used to take tissue samples from the lung or mediastinal lymph nodes. A tube with a escopio at the tip, allowing the doctor to see inside your chest. This tube, it also allows the doctor to take samples of fluids, to send the pathology laboratory for their analysis.
