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Successful Combined Autologous Blood and Minocycline Pleurodesis for Intractable Bilateral Pneumothorax in an Elderly Patient With Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema: A Case Report. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
We describe reproducible, complication‐free control of bilateral pneumothoraces in an octogenarian with CPFE using combined autologous blood and minocycline pleurodesis. ABSTRACT Bilateral pneumothorax in elderly patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is rare and often precludes surgery.
Koh E.
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Synergistic Sealing of the Pleural Space: Combining Thoracoscopic Talc Poudrage and IPC for Malignant Pleural Effusion-A Case Series. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
We describe the technique of performing talc poudrage and indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) insertion during the same setting to enhance procedural efficiency and patient outcomes. We report a case series of malignant pleural effusion demonstrating successful pleurodesis within 2–4 weeks using this combined approach.
Mohamad Jailaini MF, Azmel AA, Mohd Zain MZ, Abdul Hamid MF.   +3 more
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Persistent Low-Output Neonatal Chylothorax: How Long Are We Justified to Wait for Pleurodesis in Partial Responders? [PDF]

Pediatr Pulmonol
ABSTRACT Aims The aim of our study was to review our experience regarding the management of neonatal chylothorax, with particular focus on outcomes of partial responders. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of neonatal chylothorax cases between January 2015 and December 2023.
Rollo G, Zarfati A, Burini G, Valfre L, Iacusso C, Capolupo I, Iacobelli BD, Bagolan P, Conforti A, Fusaro F.   +9 more
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Intrapleural Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Pleural Effusion: A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common complication in advanced cancer, often causing significant dyspnea. We present a case of a 57‐year‐old woman with recurrent MPE who was managed with intrapleural triamcinolone acetate. The intervention delayed fluid reaccumulation by 15 days and improved her symptoms and functional status, with no ...
Sarker SR, Faruq I, Biswas J.
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Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Young Gentleman. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
We present a case of bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax in a 26‐year‐old Chinese male with a history of smoking. Imaging reveals the presence of underlying cystic lung disease and he subsequently underwent bilateral video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) bullectomy, mechanical pleurodesis, and surgical lung biopsy.
Teng A, Chua TH, Chow CY, Tan YH.
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Malignant Pleural Effusion: Palliative Managements and Indication for Pleurodesis Based on Survival Scores. [PDF]

J Surg Oncol
ABSTRACT Neoplastic pleural effusion is one in which malignant neoplastic cells are detected in the pleural fluid or in the parietal pleura. When secondary, it confirms disseminated neoplastic disease and suggests a reduced life expectancy and low quality of life.
de Avila Carvalho E, Oliveira RENDN, Ribeiro JHA, Gross JL, Galhardo CAV, Feitosa E Castro Neto H, Santos GD, Ribeiro R, Oliveira AF, Pinheiro RN.   +9 more
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Impact of postoperative pleurodesis on pulmonary function after lung segmentectomyCentral MessagePerspective

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, Yasuhiro Tsutani, MD, PhD, Yuya Hirai, MD, Yoshinori Handa, MD, PhD, Takahiro Mimae, MD, PhD, Yoshihiro Miyata, MD, PhD, Morihito Okada, MD, PhD   +6 more
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Thoracoscopic Closure of Alveolar Pleural Fistula by Application of Pleural Flap and Polymeric Sealant. [PDF]

Thorac Cancer
The lung was not expanded for the presence of air‐leaks. After thoracoscopic closure of the fistula by pleural flap, the air‐leaks ceased, and the lung was fully expanded. ABSTRACT Persistent air leaks due to alveolar pleural fistula following lung resection were a frustrating clinical condition for patients and clinicians, associated with a prolonged ...
Fiorelli A, Giorgiano NM, Iovine A, Tamburrino A, Messina G.   +4 more
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Platelet-Rich Plasma for Pleurodesis: An Experimental Study in Rabbits

Medicina, 2022
Background and Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a method of pleurodesis in a rabbit model. Pleurodesis with PRP was compared against the gold-standard use of talc.
Styliani Maria Kolokotroni, Dimitrios Lamprinos, Nikolaos Goutas, Emmanouil I. Kapetanakis, Konstantinos Kontzoglou, Despoina Perrea, Periklis Tomos   +6 more
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Pleural fluid CRP, LDH, and pH as predictors of successful pleurodesis in malignant pleural effusions

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease 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 ...
Samah M. Shehata, Ashraf E. Sileem, Kareem M. El-Fakharany   +2 more
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