Revue des maladies respiratoires
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The evaluation of patient satisfaction receives increasing attention partly due to pressure from state agencies involved in the administration of health care. Outpatients' satisfaction with their doctor is a major component of total patient satisfaction. However, a validated instrument for assessing this has not previously been available in French. ⋯ The F-PMH/PSQ-MD is a questionnaire which addresses outpatients' satisfaction with their doctor, and is now available for research purpose as well as for daily practice.
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Bronchoscopy is frequently practised by respiratory physicians, particularly when there is a suspicion of lung cancer. However, few guidelines are available and practice varies widely. ⋯ Studies evaluating current practices are few and unstandardised, and probably give only a partial survey of the success achieved and the difficulties encountered by respiratory physicians in their clinical routine.
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A chylothorax can occur following any intrathoracic procedure. It is generally straightforward to make the diagnosis but optimal management can be problematic. ⋯ In the management of postoperative chylothorax, medical treatment must be started early but surgery should not be delayed as operative risk is increased by the development of malnutrition and immune deficiency.