The microbiology of indwelling pleural catheter infections [PDF]
Clinical and Translational Science, 2023 Dear Editor, We are impressed by the robust proportion metaanalysis recently conducted by Wang et al.1 The increasing use of indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) in pleural disease is predicated upon a sound understanding of any ensuing complications ...
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The Evolution of the Indwelling Pleural Catheter [PDF]
Pulmonary TherapyAn indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) is a valuable tool in the management of pleural effusions, allowing drainage strategies to be tailored to match patient-centred goals.
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Use of an Indwelling Pleural Catheter in a Malignant Effusion With Concurrent Mycobacterium avium Infection and Advanced HIV [PDF]
Respirology Case ReportsA 63‐year‐old male was diagnosed with a combination of three concurrent diseases: stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma, ipsilateral mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) pleural effusion, and advanced HIV. He has been successfully treated for each diagnosis.
Naomi Mescall, Ruth Semprini
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Autologous Blood Pleurodesis Through an Indwelling Pleural Catheter for the Management of Prolonged Air Leak in a Malignant Hydropneumothorax [PDF]
Respirology Case ReportsThe British Thoracic Society guidelines recommend a surgical opinion in cases of prolonged air leak or failure of lung re‐expansion after 3–5 days. The management of prolonged air leak in non‐surgical candidates often proves to be more challenging, with ...
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Pleural fluid biomarkers to predict response to pleurodesis or indwelling pleural catheter for malignant pleural effusion: still a long way to go [PDF]
Respiratory ResearchThis letter summarizes the current literature on pleural fluid biomarkers that predict treatment response to chemical pleurodesis and indwelling pleural catheters in patients with malignant pleural effusion.
Katrine Fjaellegaard +5 more
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Beyond tradition: Exploring the potential of a novel drainage technique for indwelling pleural catheter [PDF]
Lung IndiaBackground There are guidelines recommending the use of Indwelling pleural catheter (IPC), but there is no established consensus or guidelines regarding the modality of drainage post-IPC insertion. We have devised a novel drainage technique that combines
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Review article on indwelling pleural catheter
Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu, 2022 Lymphomas, malignancies of the lung, breast, and ovaries, most frequently give rise to malignant pleural effusions (MPE). The prognosis is often bad when an MPE is present.
Sivanthi Sapna Rajendran +2 more
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Exploring the optimal indwelling pleural catheter drainage technique in India [PDF]
Lung IndiaVikas Marwah, Robin Choudhary
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Ambulatory Thoracoscopic Pleurodesis Combined With Indwelling Pleural Catheter in Malignant Pleural Effusion [PDF]
Frontiers in Surgery, 2021 Background and Objective: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) often results in debilitating symptoms. Relief of dyspnoea and improvement in quality of life can be achieved with either talc pleurodesis or insertion of an indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (
Chuan T. Foo +5 more
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Psychosocial impact of living with an indwelling pleural catheter in patients with malignant pleural effusions: a thematic analysis. [PDF]
BMJ Open Respir ResBackground Breathlessness is a frequent and debilitating symptom experienced by patients with malignant pleural effusions (MPEs). Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) are a recommended first line treatment option, but the psychological and social impact ...
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