Effectiveness and safety of iodopovidone in an experimental pleurodesis model [PDF]
Clinics, 2013 OBJECTIVES: Chemical pleurodesis is an important therapeutic tool to control recurrent malignant pleural effusion. Among the various sclerosing agents, iodopovidone is considered effective and safe.
Lisete R. Teixeira +8 more
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic iodopovidone pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusions in moderate to high-risk Colombian patients [PDF]
Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research, 2020 Introduction: In developing countries where talc may not be readily available, video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) iodopovidone pleurodesis offers an excellent alternative for the treatment of malignant pleural effusions (MPEs).
Juan Carlos Garzón +3 more
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Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2013 Introduction: Spontaneous pneumothorax is classified as either primary or secondary, recurrent pneumothorax may require further corrective and/or preventive measures such as pleurodesis.
Enas Elsayed Mohamed +1 more
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Success of Using Iodopovidone as a Sclerosing Agent for Chemical Pleurodesis in a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2021 Introduction: Pleurodesis is a procedure to achieve symphysis between the two layers of pleura aimed at preventing the accumulation of either air or fluid in the pleural space.
Deebya Raj Mishra +5 more
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Physiological Reports, 2021 The mechanisms of chemical pleurodesis are still not fully explained. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using primary biopsy‐derived human mesothelial cells to establish an in vitro culture and to assess the response of pleural mesothelial cells to
Michal Mierzejewski +3 more
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Minimally invasive surgical approach for abdominoscrotal hydrocele treatment: A case report [PDF]
Current Urology. Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) is a rare clinical finding comprising fluid collection between the layers of the tunica vaginalis, extending from the scrotum to the abdominal cavity. At present, there is no unique or recommended management for ASH, and
Salvatore Siracusano +6 more
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Clinical Resolution of Plantar Warts Using the Needling Technique [PDF]
DiseasesBackground: Plantar warts, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), are a common skin condition characterized by painful lesions on the soles of the feet.
María-Luisa Sobrín-Valbuena +5 more
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The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2020 Background Researches to detect the ideal agent for pleurodesis are still continuous; iodopovidone is one of the best agents for pleurodesis that are commonly used.
Ayman H. Abd El Zaher, Ayman S. El Dib
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Comparing the Effects of Chlorhexidine 2% and Iodopovidone-alcohol on Peripheral Venous Catheter Bacterial Colonization in Preterm Neonates [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 2019 Background: Studies regarding cleansing the area with antiseptic solutions prior to catheterization in premature infants are limited. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of chlorhexidine 2% and iodopovidone-alcohol ...
Zahra Tayebi Myaneh +3 more
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Pleurodesis: A review of the indications, techniques, and complications
Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu, 2021 Pleurodesis is a procedure which obliterates the pleural cavity with the intent of preventing reaccumulation of fluid or air in the pleural cavity.
Venkata Nagarjuna Maturu +1 more
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