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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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Early Pleurodesis for Postoperative Air Leak with Autologous Blood and 50% Glucose Solution
Journal of Chest Surgery, 2023 Background: Postoperative air leaks after pulmonary resection prolong the duration of chest drainage and the length of hospital stay. One of the many treatment options is bedside pleurodesis using various agents. This study evaluated the feasibility of
Jeong In Hong, Jun Hee Lee, Hyun Koo Kim
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Role of chest ultrasound in detecting successful pleurodesis
The Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis, 2017 Background: Thoracic ultrasonography easily detects the sign of ‘pleural sliding’, due to the movement of the visceral pleura on the parietal pleura. This sign is absent when pleurodesis is successful.
Ahmed Abd El Megied El Hadidy +4 more
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Pleural fluid CRP, LDH, and pH as predictors of successful pleurodesis in malignant pleural effusions [PDF]
The Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis, 2015 Background: Pleurodesis fails in 10–40% of patients with recurrent malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) and dyspnea. An accurate definition of the different characteristics of the patient would help to identify more precisely the population mostly ...
Ashraf E Sileem
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Pleural Space Elastance and Its Relation to Success Rates of Pleurodesis in Malignant Pleural Effusion [PDF]
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, 2021 Background Pleurodesis fails in 10%–40% of patients with recurrent malignant pleural effusions malignant pleural effusion and dyspnea. This study aimed to assess the values of pleural elastance (PEL) after the aspiration of 500 mL of pleural fluid and ...
Hossam Hosny Masoud +3 more
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Effectiveness of pleurodesis for postoperative air leaks after lung resection
Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBackground Pleurodesis is often performed for air leaks; however, the ideal materials and timing of the procedure remain controversial. We investigated the efficacy of pleurodesis using different materials and timing.
Norifumi Tsubokawa +8 more
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JTCVS Open, 2021 Objective: Pleurodesis is among several treatment strategies for postoperative alveolo-pleural fistula (APF) after lung resection. Accordingly, the present study aimed to determine the influence of pleurodesis on postoperative pulmonary function. Methods:
Atsushi Kagimoto, MD +6 more
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Chemical pleurodesis for prolonged postoperative air leak in primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2014 Prolonged air leak is the most common complication after thoracoscopic operation for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), and the role of chemical pleurodesis in treating air leaks remains unclear.
Shuenn-Wen Kuo +2 more
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Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu, 2021 Abstract The aim of pleurodesis is to seal visceral to parietal pleura with adhesions to prevent pleural fluid or air accumulating. Pleurodesis is dependent upon lung re-expansion following removal of pleural fluid or air, which allows the apposition of visceral and parietal pleura.
Stephen J. Chapman +4 more
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