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Managing malignant pleural effusion with an indwelling pleural catheter: factors associated with spontaneous pleurodesis [PDF]

, 2016
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Ip, MSM, Lam, CLD, Lui, MM, Tam, TC, Wong, MK, Wong, WM   +5 more
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Predicting survival in malignant pleural effusion: development and validation of the LENT prognostic score [PDF]

, 2014
BACKGROUND: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) causes debilitating breathlessness and predicting survival is challenging. This study aimed to obtain contemporary data on survival by underlying tumour type in patients with MPE, identify prognostic ...
Amelia O Clive, Andrew R L Medford, Anevlavis, Anna J Morley, Bielsa, Brennan C Kahan, Burrows, Claire L Tobin, Clare E Hooper, Curran, Davies, Dresler, Edward T H Fysh, Harrell, Heffner, Herndon, John E Harvey, Kahan, Kao, Li, Martinez-Moragon, Michel M van den Heuvel, Natalie Zahan-Evans, Nick A Maskell, Oliver J Bintcliffe, Ozyurtkan, Pilling, Pinato, Proctor, Putnam, Rahul Bhatnagar, Roberts, Rogier C Boshuizen, Royston, Suzuki, Tan, White, Y C Gary Lee   +37 more
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Recurrent Pneumothorax With Bronchopleural Fistula in Primary Multidrug‐Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Challenging Case

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
A 41‐year‐old man with primary multidrug‐resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (MDR‐TB) developed recurrent pneumothorax and a bronchopleural fistula (BPF). Despite persistent air leak (PAL) after initial video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), definitive open thoracotomy with decortication and fistula repair led to sustained lung re‐expansion.
Primawati, Winariani Koesoemoprodjo, Mohamad Rizki   +2 more
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Relatively Safer and Efficient Pleurodesis With 50% DW for Very Elderly Patients With Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Report of 2 Cases

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
I report 2 cases of pleurodesis with 50% dextrose water (DW) in very elderly patients with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax. In both cases, a chest computed tomography scan showed a large pneumothorax with emphysema and multiple bullae.
Min Kyun Kang MD
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Allogenic blood patch pleurodesis for management of presumptive secondary spontaneous pneumothorax in a cat

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract A 7‐year‐old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was presented with respiratory distress due to presumed spontaneous pneumothorax. High‐resolution computed tomography identified subpleural blebs and paraseptal emphysema with peribronchial thickening and bronchiectasis.
Jihyun Han, Jeongmin Lee, Kyoung‐A Youp, Heetae Park, Jinhwa Chang, Gippeum Lee   +5 more
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Chemoradiotherapy‐Integrated Tumor Cell‐Derived Microparticles Mediate Tumor Eradication in Malignant Pleural Effusion

Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, Volume 15, Issue 4, April 2026.
Highlights: •CR‐MPs functionally simulate concurrent chemoradiotherapy. •CR‐MPs trigger immunogenic ferroptosis and activate innate immunity. •Synergy with immunotherapy drives complete tumor eradication. ABSTRACT Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) portends poor prognosis in advanced cancer.
Minqi Zhou, Lingyi Kong, Weidong Zhong, Yijun Wang, Wenqian Yuan, Xixi Liu, Jiacheng Wang, Mengyao Su, Yuze Zheng, Zishan Feng, Zhiyuan Zhou, Yue Deng, Wenwen Wei, Xiao Yang, Yan Hu, Chao Wan, Yuhan Sheng, Yajie Sun, Kunyu Yang   +18 more
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Chemical pleurodesis with autologous blood and freeze-dried concentrated human thrombin improved spontaneous pneumothorax and thoracic endometriosis: The first case involving a pregnant woman

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2018
Objective: Spontaneous pneumothorax combined with thoracic endometriosis is a rare condition during pregnancy. We present a case of chemical pleurodesis with autologous blood and freeze-dried concentrated human thrombin during pregnancy.
Ippei Yasuda, Takao Hidaka, Tae Kusabiraki, Keiko Kochi, Kuniaki Yasoshima, Kiyoshi Takagawa, Shigeru Saito   +6 more
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Adverse Renal Outcomes in Patients With Mesothelioma—A Territory‐Wide Real‐World Data

Cancer Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Advances in mesothelioma management have translated into longer patient survival and different treatment‐related side effects including nephrotoxicity. The risk of developing adverse renal outcomes in patients with mesothelioma and associated risk factors remains undefined.
Wang Chun Kwok, James Chung Man Ho, Isaac Sze Him Leung, Desmond Yat Hin Yap   +3 more
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Advanced medical interventions in pleural disease [PDF]

, 2016
The burden of a number of pleural diseases continues to increase internationally. Although many pleural procedures have historically been the domain of interventional radiologists or thoracic surgeons, in recent years, there has been a marked expansion ...
Astoul, Philippe, Bhatnagar, Rahul, Corcoran, John P., Feller-Kopman, David, Janssen, Julius, Maldonado, Fabien, Rahman, Najib M.   +6 more
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Thoracoscopy for Spontaneous Pneumothorax [PDF]

, 2021
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is the treatment of choice for recurrence prevention in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax (SP). Although the optimal surgical technique is uncertain, bullous resection using staplers in combination with ...
Lee, Pyng, Porcel Pérez, José Manuel
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