Tight junction physiology of pleural mesothelium [PDF]
, 2014 Pleura consists of visceral and parietal cell layers, producing a fluid, which is necessary for lubrication of the pleural space. Function of both mesothelial cell layers is necessary for the regulation of a constant pleural fluid volume and ...
Amasheh, Salah, Markov, Alexander G.
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Accidental placement of central venous catheter in lung parenchyma causing hydrothorax
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 2014 Central venous catheterization is associated with its share of complications. Most of these complications can be avoided and treated by appropriate patient selection, careful insertion technique and vigilance following catheter insertion.
Vivek Badada +2 more
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The changes and its significance of Th17 and Treg cells and related cytokines in patients with tuberculosis pleurisy [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Tuberculous pleurisy is a kind of tuberculosis, it is well known that Th1 lymphocytes play a key role in the treatment of tuberculosis infection.
Cai-ling Yang +5 more
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Journal of Thoracic DiseaseHepatic hydrothorax (HH) refers to the presence of a pleural effusion that develops in the context of underlying liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. It carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality, with a median survival of 8-12 months. Diagnosis is usually confirmed by pleural aspiration, demonstrating typical features of a transudative ...
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Prenatally diagnosed submicroscopic familial aberrations at 18p11.32 without phenotypic effect [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Recent development of MLPA (Multiplex-Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification, MRC-Holland) and microarray technology allows detection of a wide range of new submicroscopic abnormalities.
Malgorzata I Srebniak +6 more
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Primary biliary cirrhosis presenting with ascites and a hepatic hydrothorax: a case report [PDF]
, 2009 Introduction We report an unusual presentation of primary biliary cirrhosis. Case presentation We present the case of a 66-year-old white British woman who presented to the Accident and Emergency department with ascites and unilateral pleural effusion ...
Thomas George Wojcikiewicz, Sachin Gupta
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Avoidance of the left lateral decubitus position during sleep in patients with heart failure: relationship to cardiac size and function [PDF]
, 2003 ObjectivesWe sought to determine whether patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) avoid the left lateral decubitus (LLD) position during sleep and, if so, whether this avoidance would be more pronounced in those with greater degrees of cardiomegaly ...
Leung, Richard S.T +4 more
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Acta Medica BulgaricaMalignant pleural effusions represent a significant problem both from a clinical perspective and from a socioeconomic standpoint. They constitute a substantial burden on the healthcare system. Affecting approximately 1 million people each year, malignant
Aleksiev V., Yavorov B., Markov D.
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Struma Ovarii Associated with Pseudo- Meigs’Syndrome [PDF]
, 2012 Struma ovarii is a specialized ovarian teratoma composed predominantly of mature thyroid tissue. It is associated with pleural effusion and ascites (Pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome) in 5% of cases.
Gangane, NM, Gulhane, SR, Sinha, RT
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Aszites, Pfortaderthrombose und hepatische Enzephalopathie bei Leberzirrhose: Aktuelle Therapieempfehlungen [PDF]
, 2012 Treatment of Ascites, Portal Vein Thrombosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients with Cirrhosis of the Liver Background: Ascites, portal vein thrombosis and hepatic encephalopathy are important complications of cirrhosis of the liver.
Abecasis R +46 more
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