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9th Edition TNM Classification for Lung Cancer
Since 1996, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) has developed infrastructure to refine successive editions of TNM.1 A clear and consistent nomenclature about the anatomical extent for lung cancer is important to enable reliable communication and assessment … READ
Since 1996, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) has developed infrastructure to refine successive editions of TNM.1 A clear and consistent nomenclature about the anatomical extent for lung cancer is important to enable reliable communication and assessment … READ

Spray Cryotherapy in Post-Lung Transplant Bronchial Stenosis
Bronchial stenosis is a common and serious complication following lung transplantation, occurring in up to 24% of patients and significantly impacting morbidity, quality of life, and graft function. It typically arises within the first-year post-transplant and can… READ

Chest Tube Management in the First 72-Hours Following Post-Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) Pneumothoraces
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is a minimally invasive procedure using small endobronchial valves (EBV) to treat emphysema marked by hyperinflation… READ

Challenges of International Humanitarian Action in a Geopolitical Order Threatened by Democratic Erosion
International humanitarian efforts achieve their greatest efficacy in environments where democratic processes operate firmly and effectively. The essential values of humanitarian work—neutrality, impartiality, independence… READ

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Central Airway Diseases
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma- tracheal tumor … READ

WABIP Fellowships: Advancing Interventional Pulmonology Globally
Accepting applications until June 15, 2025, for their 2026 IP fellowships in Istanbul, offering quarterly three-month training programs and two $5,000 scholarships for doctors from Least Developed Countries. A new collaboration with the AABIP will further enhance global IP education through shared academic resources and certification support…. READ

Standardizing the Standards
In the evolving landscape of pulmonary diagnostics, the rise of advanced bronchoscopic techniques, such as robotic-assisted and navigation bronchoscopy, has ushered in a new era of promise in detecting and diagnosing lung nodules. However, despite the technological sophistication, one critical issue continues to cloud the actual value of … READ

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