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Fibrinolytic therapy for parapneumonic empyema during pregnancy [PDF]

, 2012
Pneumonia and parapneumonic complicated effusion during pregnancy is uncommon but poses potentially serious risks to both mother and fetus. Enzymatic debridement of the pleural cavity with fibrinolytic agents is a noninvasive option that can facilitate ...
Ulutas, Hakki, Doru, Ihsan, Ali Sak, Zafer Hasan, Erdal Yekeler, Kuzucu, Akin, Ihsan Doru, Hakki Ulutas, Zafer Hasan Ali Sak, Akin Kuzucu, Yekeler, Erdal   +9 more
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Lymphocytic Pleural Effusion in Acute Melioidosis

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2007
An endemic outbreak of melioidosis developed in southern Taiwan following a flood caused by a typhoon in July 2005. A total of 27 patients were diagnosed with the acute and indigenous form of pulmonary melioidosis.
Kuo-Mou Chung, Deng-Wei Chou, Chang-Hung Chen, Bruno Man-Hon Cheung   +3 more
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Choice of Intrapleural Fibrinolytic Agents in the Treatment of Adult Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion and Empyema: Network Meta-Analysis

, 2023
Background: The appropriate use of intrapleural fibrinolytic agents in patients with complicated parapneumonic effusion and empyema remains unclear, especially regarding the choice of fibrinolytic agents.
Takagi, Hisato, Yokoyama, Yujiro, Burfeind, William, Kuno, Toshiki   +3 more
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Prevalence of pleural effusion over eight years among Egyptian children in the delta region: a single center retrospective cross-sectional study

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Background Pleural effusion (PE) is a significant clinical condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural space, leading to respiratory distress and morbidity.
Magdy Mohamed Ebrahim Zedan, Hossam ElTahan, Dina Salama Abd-Elmagid, Hossam Eldin AbdelTwab   +3 more
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Management of pediatric pleural empyema: a national survey of pediatric surgeons in Brazil [PDF]

Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia
Objective: To identify how pediatric surgeons manage children with pneumonia and parapneumonic pleural effusion in Brazil. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey with 27 questions was applied to pediatric surgeons in Brazil through the Brazilian ...
Felippe Flausino, Luiza Maes Manara, Bruna Baioni Sandre, Gilson Nagel Sawaya, Rosemeri Maurici   +4 more
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A novel biomarker in the diagnosis of parapneumonic effusion: neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin [PDF]

, 2014
Background: The protein neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a mediator synthesized and released by neutrophils. Its physiological function is as yet unclear. Levels in blood increase in several inflammatory diseases.
Özyurt, Songül, Özkaya, Şevket, Kırbaş, Aynur, Gümüş, Aziz, Çınarka, Halit, Şahin, Ünal, Ece, Ferah   +6 more
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Etiology Underlying Pleural Effusion in Thanjavur Medical College Hospital: A Descriptive Study

Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu, 2019
Background: Pleural effusion is one of the most common signs seen in respiratory pathologies. An attempt to establish common etiologies underlying pleural effusion helps in effective management of the same.
K Anbananthan, A Manimaran, G Karthick, P Vanithamani   +3 more
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Empiema [Empyema: An Update Approach]

Jurnal Respirasi, 2018
Empyema is a collection of exudative fluid in the pleural cavity associated with the occurrence of pulmonary infection. Empyema is often caused by complications of pneumonia but can also be caused by infection from elsewhere.
Helmia Hasan, Devi Ambarwati
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Treatment of Parapneumonic Effusion in Children

Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2023
Ozkaya-Parlakay, Aslinur, Kanik-Yuksek, Saliha, Gulhan, Belgin, POLAT, MELTEM   +3 more
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Daily ultrasound can reduce days of fibrinolytic therapy for pediatric parapneumonic effusion: a retrospective analysis

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open
Introduction: Parapneumonic pleural effusion (PPE) is a recognized complication of bacterial pneumonia in children and has intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy as one of its therapeutic strategies.
Felippe Flausino, João Paulo Picasky, Luiza Maes Manara, Walberto de Azevedo Souza, Junior, Johny Grechi Camacho, Eduardo Dalagnol Winkel dos Santos, Jose Antonio de Souza, Edevard Jose de Araujo   +7 more
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