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Pleurodesis by erythromycin, tetracycline, Aerosil™ 200, and erythromycin plus Aerosil™ 200 in a rat model: a preliminary study [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: None of the current pleurodesing agents fulfil all the criteria for best pleural sclerosant. Therefore, the search for the ideal agent for chemical pleurodesis still continues.
Elnaz Ansari +6 more
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Recurrent Drug‐Induced Pneumothorax Associated With Lenvatinib: A Case Report
Respirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 5, May 2025.We present a rare case of a patient with recurrent pneumothorax induced by lenvatinib, used for the treatment of thymic carcinoma. Clinicians should be aware of the potential adverse effects of lenvatinib in patients with pulmonary metastasis or pleural dissemination. ABSTRACT We present a patient with recurrent pneumothorax induced by lenvatinib, used
Ryo Torii +5 more
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Talc pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion: efficacy and factors predicting recurrence [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: To identify potential factors predicting recurrence after talc pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion. Methods: Retrospective study of two cohorts of consecutive patients undergoing surgery for malignant pleural effusion (T VATS/talc ...
Froeschle, P +3 more
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A Rare Case of Intramediastinal Humeral Head Fracture Dislocation Through the Thoracic Inlet
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 4, April 2025.ABSTRACT Intramediastinal fracture dislocation of the humeral head due to a blunt trauma is very rare. It may be accompanied by local and systemic injuries associated with high‐energy trauma. Only one case has been reported in the literature; therefore, an appropriate treatment modality remains unclear. We present a case of a 71‐year‐old woman involved
Nicola Rotolo +6 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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Commentary: The price of pleurodesis: The impact of pleurodesis on lung function [PDF]
JTCVS Open, 2021 Saurav Adhikari, Siva Raja
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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1993 Talc was used intrapleurally for the creation of pleural adhesions in 360 patients. The indications for use were malignant pleural effusion in 169 patients, benign effusions in 41, recurrent pneumothorax in 122, empyema in 19, and chylothorax in 9. Of 336 patients available for follow-up, excellent results (complete pleurodesis) were achieved in 284 ...
Ilan Ben-Zeev, Dov Weissberg
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Blood pleurodesis for the medical management of pneumothorax [PDF]
Thorax, 2009 Blood pleurodesis has been used to treat pneumothorax and persistent postoperative air leak following pneumonectomy. However, the indications for this procedure and the exact technique to be followed remain poorly defined. Having reviewed the current literature, a protocol is proposed for the technique and its complications and long-term outcomes are ...
Rinaldi, S., Felton, T., Bentley, A.
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Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2025.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Spontaneous Pneumothorax (SP) is a case where air is collected in the pleural space, with smoking recognized as a major risk factor. Despite the global burden of SP, there is limited research on its prevalence and recurrence in Middle Eastern populations, particularly in Syria.
Muhanad Munzer +5 more
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European guidelines for the management of malignant pleural mesothelioma [PDF]
, 2011 Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) is nearly invariably lethal tumor of the pleura. Significant therapeutic nihilism exists among health professionals. Recent progress has reshaped the clinical landscape in the treatment of MPM. Two European guidelines
van Thiel, Eric +2 more
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