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Hemothorax resulting from ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is extremely rare and is generally caused by ruptured intrathoracic metastatic lesions. However, we report a rare case of hemothorax resulting from intrathoracic rupture of primary HCC.
Jin Hee Seo +3 more
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Spectrophotometric analysis of thrombolytic activity: SATA assay [PDF]
Introduction: Measurement of thrombolytic activity i.e. clot lysis is crucial for research and development of novel thrombolytics. It is also a key factor in assessment of the effectiveness of conventionally used thrombolytic agents in the clinic, which ...
Entekhabi, Nazila +5 more
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An Unusual Presentation of a Posterior Mediastinal Schwannoma Associated with Traumatic Hemothorax [PDF]
Schwannomas of the thoracic cavity are typically an asymptomatic, benign neurogenic neoplasm of the posterior mediastinum. In this case, we present a traumatic hemothorax as the initial presentation for a previously undiscovered mediastinal mass.
Amin, Ruchi, Waibel, Brett H.
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Surgical management of hemothorax due to blunt chest trauma
The OBJECTIVE was to analyze the results of treatment and improvement of surgical management of hemothorax following blunt chest injury.METHODS AND MATERIALS. Of 398 patients with blunt chest trauma, 84 (21.1 %) had hemothorax. Patients were divided into
S. A. Plaksin +2 more
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Trauma Resulting in Respiratory Failure [PDF]
Respiratory failure may occur secondary to thoracic trauma. Several important conditions develop as a result of chest injuries and may occur singly, or in combination, in patients with injuries from any cause.
Brooks, James W.
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Idiopathic spontaneous hemothorax: apropos of a case
Hemothoraxes are a rare clinical entity at the Intensive Care Unit when there is not a previous trauma. It appears sometimes as a clinical manifestation of tumours, iatrogenies, coagulopathies, or as a non-traumatic hemothorax, called spontaneous ...
Luis Alberto Santos Pérez
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Guideline-concordant administration of prothrombin complex concentrate and vitamin K is associated with decreased mortality in patients with severe bleeding under vitamin K antagonist treatment (EPAHK study). [PDF]
International audienceINTRODUCTION: In vitamin K antagonist (VKA)-treated patients with severe hemorrhage, guidelines recommend prompt VKA reversal with prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) and vitamin K.
Benjamin Tremey +6 more
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Massive hemothorax due to two bleeding sources with minor injury mechanism: a case report
Background Massive hemothorax resulting from a minor injury mechanism is considered to be rare particularly when the diaphragm is injured. We report a case of massive hemothorax with bleeding from the intercostal artery and diaphragmatic damage caused by
Koshi Ota +7 more
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Background. Penetrating injuries to the chest and in particular to the heart that results in pericardial tamponade and cardiac arrest requires immediate resuscitative thoracotomy as the only lifesaving technique and should be performed without delay ...
Ammar Al Hassani +6 more
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Outcomes after pneumonectomy versus limited lung resection in adults with traumatic lung injury. [PDF]
Pneumonectomy after traumatic lung injury (TLI) is associated with shock, increased pulmonary vascular resistance, and eventual right ventricular failure. Historically, trauma pneumonectomy (TP) mortality rates ranged between 53 and 100%.
Doben, Andrew R +7 more
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