TIMOTHY N. KAVIC, M.D.

BEAVER, PA

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1979 – 1979 NPI: 1548265648
Surgery
BiopsyLung NeoplasmsBronchoscopyBronchiFluoroscopyRespiratory Tract InfectionsFalse Negative Reactions

Practice Location

500 MARKET ST STE 101
BEAVER, PA 15009-2998

Phone: (878) 313-3338

What does TIMOTHY KAVIC research?

Dr. Kavic studies the use of transbronchoscopic biopsies, a procedure to obtain lung tissue samples for examination. His research is particularly relevant for patients with suspected lung infections and cancer. By analyzing how often these biopsies lead to accurate diagnoses, he aims to identify when this method is effective and when alternative, more invasive techniques may be necessary.

Key findings

  • Only 44% of biopsies taken from the bronchus provided useful results.
  • Just 21% of lung biopsies yielded effective diagnoses.
  • The success rate for biopsies increased to 48% in cases suspected of cancer, compared to just 13% for infections.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Kavic study lung infections?
Yes, his research focuses on the effectiveness of biopsy techniques in diagnosing lung infections.
What is a transbronchoscopic biopsy?
It is a procedure used to collect tissue samples from the lung through the bronchus for diagnostic purposes.
Is Dr. Kavic's work relevant for cancer patients?
Yes, his findings indicate that transbronchoscopic biopsies can effectively diagnose lung cancer in about 48% of suspected cases.
What are the implications of his research for patients?
Patients suspected of having lung infections might require more invasive procedures since the biopsy method often doesn't provide accurate diagnoses.
What does a low diagnostic yield mean for patients?
A low diagnostic yield means that many patients might not receive the correct diagnosis from biopsies, potentially delaying their proper treatment.

Publications in plain English

Diagnostic yield of transbronchoscopic biopsies.

1979

American journal of clinical pathology

Jenkins R, Myerowitz RL, Kavic T, Slasky S

Plain English
This study examined how effective transbronchoscopic biopsies, a lung examination procedure, are for diagnosing patients in a general hospital where various doctors perform the tests. It found that only 44% of biopsies taken from the bronchus and just 21% from the lung provided useful results, with higher success rates (48%) in suspected cancer cases compared to infections (13%). This is important because it means that many patients, particularly those suspected of having infections, may not get the right diagnosis from these methods and might need more invasive procedures instead. Who this helps: Patients with lung issues, especially those suspected of having infections.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

R Jenkins R L Myerowitz S Slasky

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