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A novel approach for preventing recurrence of malign pleural effusion: early phase pleurodesis

, 2018
Introduction: The effective control of malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is of paramount importance in the treatment of patients with disseminated cancer.
Çobanoğlu, Ufuk, Çelik, Sebahattin, Kemik, Özgür, Sayır, Fuat   +3 more
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Doxycycline poudrage: An old agent for a new technique

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2017
Background: Pleurodesis is an, if not the most, important palliative option for management of symptomatic malignant pleural effusion (MPE). Asbestos-free calibrated talc is the most effective agent known for pleurodesis.
Eman Ahmad Hatata, Rasha Galal Daabis, Bassma Mohamed El Sabaa, Ayman Ibrahim Baess, Inas Ahmed Abd El-Rahman   +4 more
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Commentary: The price of pleurodesis: The impact of pleurodesis on lung function [PDF]

JTCVS Open, 2021
Adhikari, Saurav, Raja, Siva
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Mortality after treatment of malignant pleural effusions with indwelling pleural catheters versus chemical pleurodesis: a population-based study

Respiratory Research
Background Little is known about patient outcomes following treatment of malignant pleural effusions (MPE) in the real-world setting. Research question We aimed to compare post-procedure all-cause mortality between individuals who received indwelling ...
Chanel Kwok, Kednapa Thavorn, Kayvan Amjadi, Shawn D. Aaron, Tetyana Kendzerska   +4 more
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery versus chemical pleurodesis via chest tube in malignant pleural effusion management: a randomized clinical trial

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Background Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a frequent and debilitating complication of advanced malignancy, often resulting in significant morbidity and impaired quality of life.
Ahmed R. Elghanam, Mohamed Moustafa Abdelaal, Wael M. Elfeky, Mohamed A. Mogahed, Mohamed M. Elesawy, Amr A. Ettish   +5 more
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Pleurodesis With 50% Dextrose for Old Patient With Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Relatively Safe and Efficient Method

We recommend that even in old patients with severe COPD, who could not tolerate chemical pleurodesis, pleurodesis with 50% dextrose should be considered since it is a relatively safe and efficient ...
Min Kyun Kang, Jaejun Jeong
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Polidocanol at different concentrations for pleurodesis in rats

, 2005
Purpose. We previously found that 0.5% polidocanol was more effective than tetracycline for pleurodesis in rats. Thus, we conducted the present study to evaluate the efficacy of different concentrations of polidocanol for pleurodesis in ...
Atalay, C, Akay, MT, Cetin, B, Kockaya, EVRİM ARZU   +3 more
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Autologous blood pleurodesis. Technique and nursing cares

, 2009
The pneumothorax is defined as the air presence in the pleural space. Pleura is the serous layer that surrounds the lungs. The literature available keeps awake a high recurrences percentage (about 50%).
Nieves López Tesón, Gádor Ángeles Fernández García, Felipe Cañadas Nuñez, María del Mar Payán Menbrillo, Ángel Payán Andújar, José Antonio Serrano Calvache   +5 more
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Pleurodesis with povidone–iodine for refractory chylothorax in newborns: Personal experience and literature review

, 2015
Introduction: Refractory chylothorax is a severe clinical issue, particularly in neonates. Conventional primary approach is based on diet with medium-chain fatty acids and/or total parenteral nutrition.
Conforti A., Bagolan P, Scottoni F., Bagolan P., Fusaro F., Fusaro F, Conforti A, Morini F, Scottoni F, Morini F.   +9 more
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Rapid pleurodesis using small bore pigtail catheter and bleomycin in malignant pleural effusions: a case series [PDF]

, 2009
Pleural drainage is the treatment of choice for patients presented with symptomatic malignant pleural effusion. The conventional method of treatment is insertion of large bore thoracostomy tube (chest tube) before proceeding to chemical pleurodesis.
Md Hashim , Mohd Nizam
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