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Chemical pleurodesis for prolonged postoperative air leak in primary spontaneous pneumothorax

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2014
Prolonged air leak is the most common complication after thoracoscopic operation for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), and the role of chemical pleurodesis in treating air leaks remains unclear.
Cheng-Hung How, Tung-Ming Tsai, Shuenn-Wen Kuo, Pei-Ming Huang, Hsao-Hsun Hsu, Jang-Ming Lee, Jin-Shing Chen, Hong-Shiee Lai   +7 more
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Chemical pleurodesis for hepatic hydrothorax [PDF]

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2001
Background - Ascites can occur after hepatic diseases causing dyspnea, coughing and pain. When associated with pleural effusion it can also increase respiratory distress.
Ilka de Fatima Santana Ferreira BOIN, Aurea Maria Oliveira SILVA, Luiz Sergio LEONARDI   +2 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Combined Autologous Blood and Minocycline Pleurodesis for Intractable Pneumothorax in High-Risk Non-Surgical Patients: A Case Series. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
This case series suggests that sequential, non‐mixed autologous blood plus minocycline pleurodesis is a feasible option for intractable secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) in high‐risk, nonsurgical patients, many of whom had ILD and/or severe COPD.
Koh E, Sekine Y.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Pleurodesis With 50% Dextrose for Old Patient With Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Relatively Safe and Efficient Method

Respirology Case Reports
We recommend that even in old patients with severe COPD, who could not tolerate chemical pleurodesis, pleurodesis with 50% dextrose should be considered since it is a relatively safe and efficient method.
Jaejun Jeong, Min Kyun Kang
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First successful case of chemical pleurodesis with oxytetracycline through Rocket® Pleural Vent™: ambulatory pneumothorax device for pneumothorax [PDF]

Respirology Case Reports, 2019
A 79‐year‐old woman with asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis was admitted for a first episode right apical secondary spontaneous pneumothorax. Due to a lack of pleural separation inside the safety triangle, Rocket® Pleural Vent™ was inserted in the ...
Wang Chun Kwok, Ka Chun Cheng, David Chi Leung Lam, Terence Chi Chun Tam   +3 more
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Effectiveness of chemical pleurodesis in spontaneous pneumothorax recurrence prevention: a systematic review. [PDF]

Thorax, 2017
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common pathology. International guidelines suggest pleurodesis for non-resolving air leak or recurrence prevention at second occurrence. This study comprehensively reviews the existing literature regarding chemical pleurodesis efficacy.We systematically reviewed the literature to identify relevant randomised controlled ...
Hallifax RJ, Yousuf A, Jones HE, Corcoran JP, Psallidas I, Rahman NM.   +5 more
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Chemical Pleurodesis Using Viscum album Extract in Gorham Disease Complicated with Chylothorax. [PDF]

Acute Crit Care, 2018
Gorham disease, also known as massive osteolysis, is characterized by unregulated proliferation of lymphatic or vascular capillaries within bone, resulting in destruction and replacement with angiomatous tissue. This disease can lead to chylothorax that can be lethal.
Cho SJ, Kim SW.
europepmc   +4 more sources

Chemical pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2012
Background and Objectives: Malignant pleural effusion is a common complication of primary and metastatic pleural malignancies. It is usually managed by drainage and pleurodesis, but there is no consensus as to the best method of pleurodesis, this study ...
W. Shouman, A. Elgazzar, R.M. Hussien, M. ElShaaray, R.W. Light   +4 more
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Persistent Low-Output Neonatal Chylothorax: How Long Are We Justified to Wait for Pleurodesis in Partial Responders? [PDF]

Pediatr Pulmonol
ABSTRACT Aims The aim of our study was to review our experience regarding the management of neonatal chylothorax, with particular focus on outcomes of partial responders. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of neonatal chylothorax cases between January 2015 and December 2023.
Rollo G, Zarfati A, Burini G, Valfre L, Iacusso C, Capolupo I, Iacobelli BD, Bagolan P, Conforti A, Fusaro F.   +9 more
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CHEMICAL PLEURODESIS USING POWDERED TETRACYCLINE TABLET FOR RECURRENT PNEUMOTHORAX

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2004
Pneumothorax, a life threatening complication in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), requires early recognition and specific management. Recurrent pneumothorax can occur due to rupture of emphysematous bullae in COPD patients.
M. Mukhyaprana Prabhu, P Mishra, P Subish, A Malhotra, A Sharma, D K Upadhyay   +5 more
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