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The effect of iodopovidone versus bleomycin in chemical pleurodesis

, 2018
BackgroundMalignant pleural effusion continues to be a common problem in patients with metastatic disease. This study was conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of bleomycin pleurodesis with povidone-iodine pleurodesis through a chest drain as ...
Davood Attaran, Reza Bagheri, Reza Afghani, Amir Mohammad Hashem Asna Ashari, Fariba Rezaeetalab, Maryam Salehi, Shahrzad Mohammadzadeh Lari, Maryam Rajayi, Marzieh Noori, Reza Basiri   +9 more
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Release of growth factors after mechanical and chemical pleurodesis for treatment of malignant pleural effusion

, 2017
Background: Growth factors are key inducers of fibrosis but can also mediate inflammatory responses resulting in increasing pleural effusion and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The primary aim of the study was to analyse growth factors release after
Hojski, Aljaž, Leitgeb, Maja, Crnjac, Anton   +2 more
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Pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusions: current controversies and variations in practices.

, 2004
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Malignant pleural effusions are common, and pleurodesis remains the best method to control re-accumulation of the pleural fluid. There are few randomized controlled trials studying the optimal management of malignant pleural effusions.
Davies, RJ, West, SD, Lee, YC
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Pleurodesis in the treatment of pneumothorax and pleural effusion

, 2015
Malignant pleural effusion and persistent and/or recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax are clinical entities requiring pleurodesis to avoid the accumulation of liquid and air, respectively. The objectives are to alleviate symptoms (dyspnea, pain and cough),
P.M. Rodríguez Suárez, J.L. Freixinet Gilart   +1 more
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Pleurodesis using different agents in malignant pleural effusion

, 2012
ObjectiveMalignant pleural effusions (MPE) are characterized by rapid reaccumulation, after tapping, and many symptoms related. Pleurodesis, for the management of MPE, is intended to achieve symphysis between parietal and visceral pleura, and to prevent ...
Ramadan M. Bakr, Ali A. Mabrouk, Abdel-Aal, Gehan A., Bakr, Ramadan M., Ali, Ahmed A., El-Mahalawy, Ibrahim I., Ibrahim I. El-Mahalawy, Mabrouk, Ali A., Gehan A. Abdel-Aal, Ahmed A. Ali   +9 more
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Different radiologic procedures to evaluate the success of Pleurodesis in patients with malignant pleural effusion

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Background To treat symptoms brought on by a large, recurring malignant pleural effusion, chemical pleurodesis is recommended. Before pleurodesis, a drain is left in the pleural space until the pleural fluid collection stops.
Mohamed S. Sadek, Tarek S. Essawy, Elsayed A. Taha, Marwa E. Elnaggar   +3 more
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Recurrent Pneumothorax Complicated by Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis Successfully Treated With Pleurodesis Using 50% Glucose: A Case Report. [PDF]

Cureus
Nabe Y, Mizuuchi H, Inoue M, Yoshida J.
europepmc   +1 more source

Safety and Efficacy of Single-Stage Synchronous Bilateral VATS Talc Poudrage for Malignant Pleural Effusion. [PDF]

Cancers (Basel)
Mazzella A, Degiovanni S, Mariani E, Cerretani G, Bertolaccini L, Casiraghi M, Sedda G, Lo Iacono G, Spaggiari L.   +8 more
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Feasibility of ambulatory chest drainage and talc pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion. [PDF]

J Thorac Dis
Conroy K, El Bashir M, Prudon B, Miller G, Aujayeb A, Stanton AE.   +5 more
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Pleurodesis [PDF]

, 2020
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