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Centro Pulmonar Intervencionista

La neumología intervencionista es un campo relativamente nuevo de la medicina pulmonar, centrado en el uso de técnicas diagnósticas y terapéuticas avanzadas para tratar las obstrucciones de las vías respiratorias centrales. Estas obstrucciones pueden ser causadas por diversas enfermedades y afecciones.

El Centro Pulmonar Intervencionista del Instituto Pulmonar de Banner – Centro Médico Universitario de Phoenix trata las obstrucciones de las vías respiratorias centrales con un equipo de médicos expertos que se especializan en neumología intervencionista, cirugía torácica, cirugía de cabeza y cuello y anestesiología.

Las condiciones tratadas incluyen:

  • Asma grave que no se controla a pesar del máximo tratamiento médico
  • Enfermedades complejas de las vías respiratorias centrales, como tumores o crecimientos endobronquiales de las vías respiratorias, estenosis traqueal y crecimientos endobronquiales.
  • Enfermedad mediastínica, incluidas masas mediastínicas
  • Enfermedades de la pleura, el espacio exterior al pulmón, como la infusión pleural recurrente y la pleuridesis.
  • Enfermedades de las vías respiratorias centrales, como los cocos
  • Reparación y tratamiento de los efectos secundarios de la radioterapia o la cirugía del cáncer.
  • Enfisema grave

Para hacer una cita en el Centro, llame al (602) 521-3400.

The Interventional Pulmonary Center uses the latest technology and procedures to remodel the airway and help it to heal normally.  Procedures are performed in Banner – University Medical Center’s Endoscopy Department on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, depending on the procedure. 

The Center engages in significant research into new interventional pulmonary medical devices and techniques to offer patients the most advanced care for their needs. 

Latest Treatment for Severe Emphysema

Do you suffer from severe emphysema? A new treatment, endobronchial valve, may help you.  The Interventional Pulmonary Center is the first center on the west coast to offer this treatment. By inserting small airway valves, physicians can block the diseased parts of the lung to reduce hyperinflation and ease breathing. If you suffer from severe emphysema, contact us to find out if endobronchial valve treatment can help you. 

New procedure to diagnose lung nodules

If you’ve been told you have nodules in your lungs, consider the All In One Study at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. This procedure can help diagnose lung lesions right at the time of testing.  This means a faster answer and more timely treatment, if needed.

Services provided include:

  • Early diagnosis and treatment of lesions suspected to be cancer
  • Airway prostheses such as tracheal stents
  • Bronchial thermoplasty for advanced asthma
  • Endobronchial valves for persistent air leaks
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Autofluorescence and narrow-band imaging
  • Thermal techniques including argon plasma coagulation (APC), electrocautery, laser and cryotherapy
  • Photodynamic therapy
  • Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial brachytherapy

To make an appointment at the Center, please call (602) 521-3400.

 
  • Dr. Raed Alalawi - Director of Interventional Pulmonary Center
  • Dr. Lisa Jarnagin

Patients are provided educational materials, including individualized treatment plans and expectations for their care. Family education and support is always available for specific questions or follow up concerns. 

The University of Arizona, in coordination with Banner – University Medicine, conducts a variety of research studies and clinical trials to support a commitment to improving patient care. As a patient at Banner – University Medical Center, you may be eligible to participate, meaning you’ll have access to new treatments which may not yet be available to the public.

Our team is committed to providing each patient with helpful resources to improve their health and well-being.