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Pleural tuberculosis: is radiological evidence of pulmonary-associated disease related to the exacerbation of the inflammatory response?

Clinics
OBJECTIVE: Pleural tuberculosis is the most frequently occurring form of extra pulmonary disease in adults. In up to 40% of cases, the lung parenchyma is concomitantly involved, which can have an epidemiological impact.
Leila Antonangelo, Francisco S. Vargas, Juliana Puka, Márcia Seiscento, Milena M. P. Acencio, Lisete R. Teixeira, Ricardo M. Terra, Roberta K. B. Sales   +7 more
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Chiari I Malformation: Review and Update of Current Treatment Options

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The pathophysiology of Chiari malformation type I (CM‐I) is complex, involving structural abnormalities at the craniovertebral junction that result in herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. In this study, we aim to present and evaluate current treatment options for CM‐I, with a focus on evidence‐based clinical ...
Jordan J. Lo, Shuhei Shiino, Stephen Z. Shapiro, Brianna L. Hines, Noritaka Komune, Carmine Antonio Donofrio, Filippo Badaloni, Antonio Fioravanti, Joseph Lockwood, C. J. Bui, Aaron S. Dumont, R. Shane Tubbs   +11 more
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Percutaneous Transaxillary Access for Large‐Bore Cardiovascular Interventions: Evidence, Technique, and Complication Management

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Percutaneous transaxillary access is an established alternative to transfemoral large‐bore arterial access for transcatheter structural heart interventions and mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Although useful for overcoming hostile iliofemoral anatomy and providing prolonged support and patient mobilization in case of MCS, the axillary ...
Gioel Gabrio Secco, Marco Lombardi, Edoardo Elia, Juan Guido Chiabrando, Andrea Demarchi, Rocco Vergallo, Andrea Audo, Giulia Maj, Giuseppe Patti, Nicolas M. Van Mieghem   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Coronary Perforation During Excimer Laser Angioplasty in a Patient With Prior Thoracic Radiotherapy

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Management of heavily calcified coronary lesions remains challenging despite advances in plaque‐modifying technologies. Excimer laser coronary angioplasty (ELCA) is an effective adjunctive strategy with a low risk of no‐reflow. Case Summary A 75‐year‐old woman with non–ST‐segment elevation acute coronary syndrome and severe left ...
Francesco Maria Sparasci, Alessandro Cafaro, Dionigi Fischetti, Alessandro Mandurino‐Mirizzi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feasibility and Procedural Considerations of Balloon‐Expandable TAVR in Patients With Prior Endovascular Aortic Stent Grafts

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the feasibility and short‐term outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) using balloon‐expandable Sapien valves in patients with prior endovascular aortic stent grafts. Methods We conducted a single‐center, retrospective study of 23 patients with prior endovascular aortic stent grafts who underwent TAVR ...
Iad Alhallak, Alexander Mills, Beau Bequeaith, Ken Chan, Akiko Tanaka, Anthony L. Estrera, Biswajit Kar, Richard Smalling, Abhijeet Dhoble   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pleural plaques: only an imagiologic finding?

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
An 80-year-old man who worked as a construction worker (specifically involved in the placement of roofs and ceilings) between the ages of 25 and 60 years was admitted due decompensated heart failure.
Paulo Almeida, Ana Araújo
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Unusual Serratia marcescens pleural infection in secondary spontaneous pneumothorax: a case report [PDF]

Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
Serratia marcescens is an opportunistic gram-negative pathogen that causes pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and urinary tract infections, particularly in individuals who are immunocompromised. Although commonly associated with pulmonary infections, its
Asem Ali Ashraf, Sayantani Nag, Vimal Kumar Karnaker   +2 more
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Leptin In Malign Pleural Efusions: May Be A New Marker?

, 2011
Objective: The pleural effusions may be caused by malignant or benign diseases. In this study, it was aimed to determine the serum and pleural leptin levels in non-malignant and malignant pleural effusions.Methods: Patients with non-malignant (n=20) and ...
Serap Duru, Alper Dilli, Sadık Ardıç, Zeynep Sönmez, Özlem Sever, Yasemin Saygıdeger, Günnur Dikmen   +6 more
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Flow cytometry‐based monitoring of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells: Reagent selection, assay design, and clinical utility

Cytometry Part B: Clinical Cytometry, EarlyView.
Abstract Accurate quantification of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells is essential for monitoring post‐infusion CART expansion and persistence and for real‐time clinical decision‐making. Multiparameter flow cytometry (MFC) enables rapid, live‐cell detection with absolute quantification and concurrent immunophenotypic characterization. This review
Jianhua Ling, Wei Wang, Sa A. Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Pleural effusion

, 2019
Questions of differential diagnosis of syndrome-similar diseases in the medical literature is still not enough, but it is-the most difficult stage of medical practice.
Anastasiia D. Strutynskaya, Mariia A. Karnaushkina   +1 more
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