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Endometriosis: An Unusual Cause of Bilateral Pneumothoraces [PDF]

, 2020
A 27-year-old female presented to the emergency department with sudden onset shortness of breath. A diagnosis of bilateral catamenial pneumothoraces was made following chest radiograph. Catamenial pneumothorax is a recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax that
Sampson, Christopher S., White, Kathleen
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Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Young Gentleman

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
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.
Albert Teng, Tzy Harn Chua, Chun Yuen Chow, Yi Hern Tan   +3 more
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Pleurodesis [PDF]

Chest, 2016
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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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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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Effect of Opioids vs NSAIDs and Larger vs Smaller Chest Tube Size on Pain Control and Pleurodesis Efficacy Among Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusion: The TIME1 Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]

, 2015
IMPORTANCE For treatment of malignant pleural effusion, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are avoided because they may reduce pleurodesis efficacy.
Ali, N, Bentley, A, Chapman, M, Chauhan, A, Corcoran, JP, Davies, HE, Davies, RJO, Dobson, M, Dowson, L, Hallifax, R, Hedley, EL, Hettiarachchi, G, Lee, YCG, Maskell, NA, McFadyen, BM, Miles, J, Miller, RF, Mukherjee, D, Nunn, AJ, Pepperell, J, Psallidas, I, Rahman, NM, Rehal, S, Russell, N, Ryan, CF, Saba, T, Samuel, J, Seaton, D, Shaw, RA, Tang, A, West, A, Wrightson, JM, Yoneda, KY   +32 more
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تعیین میزان عود پلورال افیوژن بدخیم در تزریق پودر تالک در بیماران مبتلا به افیوژن بدخیم پلور در بیمارستان بعثت همدان در سال‌های 90-1389 [PDF]

, 2012
زمینه و هدف: بدخیمی‌های درگیر کننده پلور سومین عامل ایجاد کننده پلورال افیوژن هستند. حدود 50% بیماران مبتلا به سرطان‌های متاستاتیک به پلورال افیوژن بدخیم دچار می‌شوند.
ترابیان, سعادت, جوادی, محمد رضا, درخشان‌فر, امیر, فرنوش, نازیلا, نیایش, امین   +4 more
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Cost-effectiveness of indwelling pleural catheter compared with talc in malignant pleural effusion [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Malignant pleural effusion is associated with morbidity and mortality. A randomized controlled trial previously compared clinical outcomes and resource use with indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) and talc pleurodesis in this ...
Davies, HE, Gao, S, Luengo-Fernandez, R, Manns, BJ, Miller, RF, Mishra, EK, Olfert, JA, Penz, ED, Rahman, NM   +8 more
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Lymphoma Induced Chylothorax Complicated by Disseminated Histoplasmosis and Esophagopericardial Fistula

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 9, September 2025.
ABSTRACT This case report highlights the need to consider both infection and malignancy in the differential of a chylothorax, particularly in an immunosuppressed patient. The case demonstrates the challenges in treating a chylothorax, both in terms of appropriate drainage and the necessity to maintain a low‐fat diet.
Bo Liu, Kristina Aleksoniene, Sapna R. Patel, Patrick C. McKillion, Michael S. Wang   +4 more
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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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