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Catheter-tract metastases associated with chronic indwelling pleural catheters.

, 2007
Indwelling pleural catheters are increasingly being used for ambulatory treatment of malignant pleural effusion, particularly for patients unsuitable for pleurodesis. These catheters are often left in situ for the rest of the patient's life.
Rahman, Najib, Davies, RJ, Janes, SM, Rahman, NM, Lee, YC   +4 more
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Intermittent versus indwelling catheters for older patients with hip fractures [PDF]

, 2002
Summary • Nursing staff identified postoperative urinary tract infection (UTI) in patients with hip fracture as an increasing problem. A quality improvement project was carried out to investigate the problem and to reduce the incidence.
INGER JOHANSSON, ELSY ATHLIN, HELEN BOLINDER, Johansson, I., LILLEMOR FRYKHOLM, Frykholm, L., Larsson, Gerry,, GERRY LARSSON, Athlin, E., Bolinder, H.   +9 more
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Analysis of risk factors of catheter⁃associated urinary tract infection in ICU patients and prevention and control measures

Huli yanjiu, 2022
ObjectiveTo investigate the risk factors and prevention and control measures of catheter⁃associated urinary tract infection （CAUTI） in intensive care unit（ICU） patients and provide a reference for clinical treatment and nursing.MethodsA total of 565 ...
ZHU Jingwen, YANG Li, HUANG Debin
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Dialysis access as a source of infective endocarditis in dialysis patients

Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease, 2020
The incidence of Infective Endocarditis (IE) is higher in dialysis patients compared to the general population. A major risk factor for IE in this group stems from bacterial invasion during repeated vascular access.
Hee D. Jeon, Kevin B. Lo, Eduardo E. Quintero, Byeori Lee, Asma Gulab, Ruchika Bhargav, Gregg S. Pressman   +6 more
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Save the Bladder: Continent Urinary Diversion as Best Practice for Patients With Refractory Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Refractory neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction presents an obstinate clinical problem. For patients who fail nonsurgical measures, we advocate for bladder‐sparing, continent urinary diversion as the optimal approach to management.
Brian W. Chao, Sean P. Elliott
wiley   +1 more source

Cateteres venosos centrais totalmente implantáveis para quimioterapia em 100 pacientes portadores de neoplasia maligna [PDF]

, 2004
Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Curso de Medicina.
Froehner Junior, Ilário
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Impact of COVID‐19 and Vaccination on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Insights From a Prospective Cohort Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To evaluate the prevalence, clinical course, and risk factors of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients hospitalized with COVID‐19, and to assess associations with comorbidities, disease severity, and vaccination status. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study of adult patients hospitalized with confirmed COVID‐19, who ...
Julia Duarte de Souza, Jose de Bessa Jr., Natássia Cristina Carboni Truzzi, Carolina Trigo Rocha, Bruno Camargo Rocha Paim de Araujo, Julyana Kanate Mazzoni Moromizato, Thulio Bosi Vieira Brandão, Rachel Mazoni Costa, Marcelo Hisano, Zein Mohamed Sammour, Homero Bruschini, William Carlos Nahas, Cristiano Mendes Gomes   +12 more
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Resolution of urethral obstruction using temporary urethral stents in two female cats

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2023
Case summary The management of urethral obstructions is well documented in male cats but is less established for females. These cases describe two female cats that presented with non-dissolvable urocystoliths.
Alex M Aubrecht, Jody P Lulich
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Use of indwelling pleural catheters for chronic pleural infection.

, 2008
Recurrent, chronic pleural infection creates difficult management issues. Surgical drainage is currently recommended for patients who have failed initial "medical treatment" (ie, tube thoracostomy and antibiotic therapy), but the options for patients not
Rahman, Najib, Davies, RJ, Davies, HE, Parker, RJ, Rahman, NM   +4 more
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How Can We Personalize the Delivery of Onabotulinumtoxin‐A for Patients With Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction?

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background & Aims Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) can produce bothersome urinary symptoms, impact quality of life, and in some cases, lead to deterioration of upper urinary tract function. Intradetrusor injection of onabotulinumtoxin‐A (BoNT‐A) is approved for NLUTD in patients who have an inadequate response to or ...
Shirley L. Wang, William I. Jaffe, Ariana L. Smith   +2 more
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