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    Philippe Astoul, GianFranco Tassi, Jean-Marie Tschopp, editors.
    Summary: The incidence of pleural disease is increasing, and it is now accepted that best practice requires the incorporation of thoracoscopy into the work-up. However, surgeons cannot meet the rising demand for thoracoscopy by means of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and waiting lists for endoscopic pleural procedures are consequently lengthening. Against this background, there is an increasing need for medical thoracoscopy performed by pulmonologists, which may be video assisted and has the advantage of being very cost-effective. This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to thoracoscopy for pulmonologists that documents the considerable progress in endoscopic telescopes and instrumentation. Clear practical guidance is provided on technique, and diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional applications of thoracoscopy are all carefully examined with the aid of high-quality illustrations. Although medical thoracoscopy is much less invasive than VATS and thoracotomy, complications can occur in a small number of cases; these are discussed and advice on prevention is provided. The concluding section examines the future of the field, covering developments such as 'mini' thoracoscopy, autofluorescence thoracoscopy, and flexi-rigid thoracoscopy.

    Contents:
    Part I. The Pleura and Thoracoscopy Technique
    Part II. Thoracoscopy for the Beginners
    Part III. Interventional Thoracoscopy
    Part IV. Advanced Thoracoscopy
    Part V. Complications of Thoracoscopy and Management
    Part VI. Future in the Field of Thoracoscopy.
    Digital Access Springer 2014
  • Article
    Calkins CE, Stutman O.
    J Exp Med. 1978 Jan 01;147(1):87-97.
    The activity of suppressor cells from spleens of mice of varying ages was assessed by their addition to cultures of normal or SRBC immune spleen cells together with a challenge of SRBC. 1-wk and adult spleen cells were highly suppressive of the secondary in vitro antibody response to SRBC. 3-wk spleen cells were less active in suppressing this response. The nature of the suppression and the character of the suppressor cells changed in this period. Whereas adult spleen cells demonstrated specificity, 1-wk cells nonspecifically suppressed all responses tested. Further, unlike adult suppressor cells (which are Thy.1.2 positive), 1-wk suppressor cells are insensitive to anti-Thy.1.2 treatment in this system. Both cells are nonadherent to glass beads and nylon wool and are undetectable in the normal thymus.
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