Video-assisted thoracoscopic pericardial fenestration for loculated or recurrent effusions [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: The validity of video-assisted thoracoscopic pericardial fenestration was prospectively assessed for loculated effusions, effusions previously treated by percutaneous catheter manoeuvres and those with concurrent pleural diseases.
Fuhrer, Jürg +3 more
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Recommendations for the use of endoscopic lung volume reduction in South Africa: Role in the treatment of emphysema [PDF]
, 2015 Emphysema is a very common cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa (SA). Therapeutic options in severe emphysema are limited. Endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR) is increasingly being used internationally for the treatment of advanced ...
Allwood, BW +9 more
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Octreotide in the treatment of neonatal postoperative chylothorax : report of three cases and literature review [PDF]
, 2010 Chylothorax is a well-recognized omplication after neonatal cardiothoracic surgery. Management strategies include cessation of enteral feedings, repeated aspiration, chest drainage, and total parenteral nutrition.
Bonet, Berta +6 more
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New agents for pleurodesis [PDF]
Current Respiratory Care Reports, 2013 At times when patients have a malignant pleural effusion or a pneumothorax, one wishes to eliminate the pleural space by pleurodesis. This article describes results from attempting pleurodesis with silver nitrate, iodopovidone (betadine), transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ), OK432, and lipoteichoic acid-T.
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Management of Septated Malignant Pleural Effusions [PDF]
, 2018 Purpose of Review: We review recent studies of patients with septated malignant pleural effusions, to understand what the clinical implications for patients are and what evidence-based methods should be used to manage these effusions.
AR Medford +16 more
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Tetracycline Pleurodesis for Refractory Pneumothorax among Inoperable Elderly Surgical Candidates [PDF]
, 1982 Albert F. Olivier
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Recurrent pneumothorax in pregnancy: What should we do after placing an intercostal drain [PDF]
, 2006 Recurrent pneumothorax is rare during pregnancy. We describe a Chinese woman, with a history of spontaneous pneumothorax managed with an intercostal drain, who developed a recurrent pneumothorax during her 32nd week of pregnancy. There is no consensus on
Ho, JC +6 more
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Respiratory ResearchBackground 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 +4 more
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Anesthesia for Suboccipital Craniotomy in a Patient with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2012 Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare pulmonary condition often presenting with spontaneous pneumothorax. Imaging or biopsy confirm the diagnosis.
Luman, Emily +2 more
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Treatment of complicated spontaneous pneumothorax by simple talc pleurodesis under thoracoscopy and local anaesthesia [PDF]
, 1997 Jean‐Marie Tschopp +2 more
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