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Transthoracic sonographic scores in evaluating the success of different scelerosing modalities in patients with malignant pleural effusion

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2022
Background Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) mostly arises from metastases to the pleura from other sites. Management of malignant effusions aims to palliate dyspnea and prevent the reaccumulation of pleural fluid to improve patients’ quality of life ...
Gamal Agmy, Mohamed F. Adam, Safaa Ahmed El Sagheir, Manal A. Mahmoud   +3 more
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Effectiveness of pleurodesis for postoperative air leaks after lung resection

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Background Pleurodesis is often performed for air leaks; however, the ideal materials and timing of the procedure remain controversial. We investigated the efficacy of pleurodesis using different materials and timing.
Norifumi Tsubokawa, Takahiro Mimae, Risa Ito, Ryuma Sasai, Kouichi Hirano, Atsushi Kamigaichi, Nobutaka Kawamoto, Yoshihiro Miyata, Morihito Okada   +8 more
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Which is the More Effective Option for Pleurodesis to Prevent the Recurrence of Malignant Pleural Effusion? Large-Particle Talc or Mistletoe Extract (ABNOVA Viscum Injection)

Journal of Chest Surgery, 2023
Background: Malignant pleural effusion affects many patients with advanced cancer. When chemotherapy or radiotherapy fails to relieve malignant pleural effusion and related symptoms, drainage and pleurodesis can help. Although surgical talc pleurodesis
Changsung Han, Jonggeun Lee, Jeong Su Cho, Hyo Yeong Ahn   +3 more
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Initial Surgical Results of Subcostal Single‐Port Robotic Lung Resection: A Comparative Analysis With the Multi‐Port Robot

World Journal of Surgery, Volume 50, Issue 6, Page 1487-1492, June 2026.
This study demonstrated anatomic lung resection using the da Vinci SP, a novel single‐port robot‐assisted thoracoscopic approach, yields outcomes comparable to those achieved with the da Vinci Xi.ABSTRACTBackgroundThe da Vinci SP enables single‐port robot‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery and this modality represents a novel approach to lung resection via
Teruhisa Kawaguchi, Fumiaki Watanabe, Shinji Kaneda, Daisuke Ito, Koji Kawaguchi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The efficacy and safety of povidone-iodine as a pleurodesis-inducing agent in spontaneous pneumothorax: An experience from a tertiary care hospital for publication

Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
Background: Primary or secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP or SSP) is a common treatable disease but notorious for its recurrence over the years. Intercoastal tube (ICT) thoracostomy is often done to relieve pneumothorax.
Sourindra Nath Banerjee, Rupam Kumar Ta, Kaliprasanna Chatterjee   +2 more
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Reassessing Discordant Exudative Pleural Effusion in Heart Failure: A Rare Case of Occult Malignancy Uncovered by Post‐Thoracentesis Tension Pneumothorax

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Pleural effusions can be manifestations of heart failure, pulmonary embolism, infection, and malignancy. Symptom assessment, imaging, and pleural fluid analysis serve as key determinants in guiding clinical management. We present the case of a 75‐year‐old woman with a history of heart failure who developed worsening dyspnea and lower extremity
Christ Ordookhanian, Ryan Feld Amidon, Sameh Hanna, Benjamin Tabibian   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of rapid pleurodesis technique in patients with malignant pleural effusion

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2019
Background The objective of this study is to see whether a rapid method of pleurodesis is superior to the standard protocol in patients with symptomatic malignant pleural effusion. Patients and methods This is a prospective, randomized control study that
Muhammed A. Farrag, Haytham S. Diab, Muhammed R. Abd Al Aziz Taha   +2 more
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Large Unilateral Pleural Effusion as an Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Heart failure and unilateral pleural effusion may rarely represent initial manifestations of SLE in adults. Diagnostic evaluation is often challenging due to overlap with common conditions such as congestive heart failure. Early recognition and timely management are crucial for preventing disease progression and achieving optimal clinical ...
Satya Rijal, Aishwarya Holi, Prakash Khanal   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relatively Safer and Efficient Pleurodesis With 50% DW for Very Elderly Patients With Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Report of 2 Cases

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
I report 2 cases of pleurodesis with 50% dextrose water (DW) in very elderly patients with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax. In both cases, a chest computed tomography scan showed a large pneumothorax with emphysema and multiple bullae.
Min Kyun Kang MD
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Evaluation of the Quality of Life in Patients with Pleurodesis

Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia, 2019
INTRODUCTION[|]Malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) cause a decrease in the quality of life and are the most important cause of anxiety in this group of patients. Currently, it is aimed not only to eliminate the diseases but also to increase the quality of
Hasan Ersöz, Hatice Dayılar Candan
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