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TransplantationSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMPURPOSE: Maintenance immunosuppression regimens to prevent lung allograft rejection include a calcineurin inhibitor (tacrolimus or cyclosporine A), which can gradually cause renal damage and impaired function, and other factors (diabetes or systemic hypertension), if present, can also contribute to progressive renal insufficiency. Lung transplant (LTX) recipients who develop profound renal dysfunction due to Stage IV kidney disease may be candidates for orthotopic kidney transplantation. We conducted a chart review to evaluate the outcomes of patients who underwent renal transplantation (RTX) for end-stage renal insufficiency associated with prior LTX to determine safety and efficacy and to identify significant complications. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ted McMenomy, Mehgan Holland, Keith MeyerNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Biomass smoke exposure is a risk factor for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Little is currently known concerning clinical differences between COPD due to tobacco and to biomass smoke. The purpose of this study was to search for clinical differences between both types of disease ⋯ Pilar Sanjuán: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Almirall, Astra-Zeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim Rafael Golpe: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Novartis, GSK, Astra-Zeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Almirall Luis Pérez-de-LLano: Grant monies (from industry related sources): Almirall, Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Almirall, Novertis, Astra-Zeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim, GSK, Menarini Esteban Cano: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: GSK Olalla Castro-Añon: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: NovartisNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Bronchoscopy and Interventional Procedures PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Our objective is to analyze the diagnostic performance of transbronchial needle aspiration guided by endobronchial ultrasound(EBUS-TBNA) in diagnosing hilar/mediastinal lymphadenopathies and/or lung masses in our department and the possible effects of the learning curve.To evaluate the tolerance of the procedure by both the patient and the doctor and its complications. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Estefania Luque, Maria Pavón, Ana Gómez-Bastero, Virginia Almadana, Agustin Valido, Teodoro MontemayorNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Physiology/PFTs/Rehabilitation PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Spirometry is recommended for the diagnosis of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in international guidelines and it may be useful for distinguishing asthma from COPD. Typically, the only data required for clinical decision making are the Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) and the Forced Vital Capacity (FVC). Limitations of SIA promoted for adoption in primary care have been described [Can Fam Physician October 2011 57:1148-1152, 1153-1156.] This study examines how different SIA (one and two) may influence decision making among primary care physicians. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Xiao Ou He, Anthony D'UrzoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cancer Case Report Posters IISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Inflammatory psedotumor of the lung is a rare, quasineoplastic lung tumor of unknown etiology. It occurs most often in young adults ⋯ Although pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumors are considered benign, they can be very aggressive locally or cause metastasis. The differential diagnosis is usually with lung cancer and the deffinitive diagnosis is made on histopathological exam. If possible, complete surgical resection is necessary and can cure the disease. Extended follow-up is required in these patients.Reference #1: Surgical management of pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumors: a single center experience. Mondello B, Lentini S, Barone M, Barresi P, Monaco F, Familiari D, La Rocca A, Sibilio M, Acri IE, David A, Monaco M. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011 Feb 23;6:18. doi: 10.1186/1749-8090-6-18. PMID:21345228DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ionela Belaconi, Claudia Toma, Stefan Dumitrache-Rujinski, Alina Croitoru, Miron BogdanNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.