Respiration 2009, Vol. 77, No. 2

Vol. 77, No. 2, 2009 February 2009



Thematic Review Series 2009
121	Exercise Capacity as a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outcome Clini, E.M. ; Crisafulli, E. Respiration 2009;77:121-128 (DOI:10.1159/000192773) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 220 KB)

Editorial
129	The Hidden Macrophage Zissel, G. Respiration 2009;77:129-131 (DOI:10.1159/000170609) Article (PDF 81 KB)


132	Do We Really Need a Computerized Stethoscope? Gasparini, S. Respiration 2009;77:132-133 (DOI:10.1159/000192774) Article (PDF 59 KB)

Clinical Investigations
134	Lung Sound Analysis in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Airway Disease Wang, Z. ; Jean, S. ; Bartter, T. Respiration 2009;77:134-138 (DOI:10.1159/000178023) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 155 KB)


139	Home-Based Exercise Training as Maintenance after Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation du Moulin, M. ; Taube, K. ; Wegscheider, K. ; Behnke, M. ; van den Bussche, H. Respiration 2009;77:139-145 (DOI:10.1159/000150315) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 156 KB)


146	Work of Breathing in Eucapnic and Hypercapnic Sleep Apnea Syndrome Lee, M.-Y. ; Lin, C.-C. ; Shen, S.-Y. ; Chiu, C.-H. ; Liaw, S.-F. Respiration 2009;77:146-153 (DOI:10.1159/000140491) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 169 KB)


154	Metabolic and Respiratory Variables during Pressure Support versus Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation El-Khatib, M. ; Bou-Khalil, P. ; Zeineldine, S. ; Kanj, N. ; Abi-Saad, G. ; Jamaleddine, G. Respiration 2009;77:154-159 (DOI:10.1159/000139155) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 160 KB)


160	A Descriptive Study of Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in a Pediatric Population from Central and Southern Italy Santamaria, F. ; Montella, S. ; Pifferi, M. ; Ragazzo, V. ; De Stefano, S. ; De Paulis, N. ; Maglione, M. ; Boner, A.L. Respiration 2009;77:160-165 (DOI:10.1159/000137510) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 167 KB)

Interventional Pulmonology
166	Vibration Response Imaging in the Detection of Pleural Effusions: A Feasibility Study Anantham, D. ; Herth, F.J.F. ; Majid, A. ; Michaud, G. ; Ernst, A. Respiration 2009;77:166-172 (DOI:10.1159/000168784) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 267 KB)


173	Distribution of Breath Sound Images in Patients with Pneumothoraces Compared to Healthy Subjects Blanco, M. ; Mor, R. ; Fraticelli, A. ; Breen, D.P. ; Dutau, H. Respiration 2009;77:173-178 (DOI:10.1159/000181166) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 220 KB)


179	Vibration Response Imaging as a New Tool for Interventional-Bronchoscopy Outcome Assessment: A Prospective Pilot Study Becker, H.D. ; Slawik, M. ; Miyazawa, T. ; Gat, M. Respiration 2009;77:179-194 (DOI:10.1159/000182972) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 1121 KB) Free Suppl. Material

Basic Science Investigations
195	Mycobacterium tuberculosis Effects on Fibroblast Collagen Metabolism González-Avila, G. ; Sandoval, C. ; Herrera, M.T. ; Ruiz, V. ; Sommer, B. ; Sada, E. ; Ramos, C. ; Sarabia, M.C. Respiration 2009;77:195-202 (DOI:10.1159/000163064) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 389 KB)


203	Selective Depletion of Alveolar Macrophages in Polymicrobial Sepsis Increases Lung Injury, Bacterial Load and Mortality but Does Not Affect Cytokine Release Traeger, T. ; Kessler, W. ; Hilpert, A. ; Mikulcak, M. ; Entleutner, M. ; Koerner, P. ; Westerholt, A. ; Cziupka, K. ; van Rooijen, N. ; Heidecke, C.-D. ; Maier, S. Respiration 2009;77:203-213 (DOI:10.1159/000160953) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 722 KB)

The Eye Catcher
214	Metastatic Endobronchial Melanoma Seam, N. ; Khosla, R. Respiration 2009;77:214 (DOI:10.1159/000098403) Article (PDF 67 KB)

Novel Insights from Clinical Practice
215	Xanthomatous Pleuritis Mimicking Mesothelioma McGuire, F.R. ; Gourdin, T. ; Finley, J.L. ; Downie, G. Respiration 2009;77:215-218 (DOI:10.1159/000114542) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 229 KB)


219	Extra-Axial Chordoma Presenting as a Lung Mass Park, S.Y. ; Kim, S.R. ; Choe, Y.H. ; Lee, K.Y. ; Park, S.J. ; Lee, H.B. ; Jin, G.Y. ; Jang, K.Y. ; Lee, Y.C. Respiration 2009;77:219-223 (DOI:10.1159/000134306) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 382 KB)

What Is Your Diagnosis?
224	A Rare Cause of Acute Respiratory Failure and Elevated Eosinophils in Broncho-Alveolar Lavage Fluid Knudsen, L. ; Gugger, M. ; Dumont, P. ; Nicod, L. ; von Garnier, C. Respiration 2009;77:224-228 (DOI:10.1159/000197806) Article (PDF 233 KB)

Review
229	Relation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations to FEV₁ - An Intricate Tango Niewoehner, D.E. Respiration 2009;77:229-235 (DOI:10.1159/000162877) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 195 KB)

The Opinion Corner
236	Vibration Response Imaging - Finally a Real Stethoscope Becker, H.D. Respiration 2009;77:236-239 (DOI:10.1159/000181147) Article (PDF 125 KB)

Further Section
240	Congress Calendar Respiration 2009;77:240 (DOI:10.1159/000207082) Article (PDF 91 KB)

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