Talcoma: A Diagnostic Challenge in Differential Diagnosis of Pleural Masses
Case Reports in Radiology, 2015 Talcoma is a pleural mass which may develop as a rare complication following talc pleurodesis. Talc pleurodesis is performed to obliterate the pleural space to prevent recurrent pleural effusions or persistent pneumothoraces.
Iclal Ocak, Rohit Dewan
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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 +2 more
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Clinical benefit of readministration of gefitinib for initial gefitinib-responders with non-small cell lung cancer [PDF]
, 2007 BACKGROUND: Gefitinib, an oral agent of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has a certain efficacy against non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Several predictive factors of gefitinib sensitivity have been well described.
Hajime Asahina +13 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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Iodine pleurodesis—a word of caution† [PDF]
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2011 We read with interest the article by Mohsen et al .[ 1] and the associated editorial by Astoul [2] concerning a randomized trial comparing povidone–iodine and talc poudrage pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusions. In their conclusion, intra-pleural iodine was found to have a good safety profile except for the occasional report of visual loss after ...
Randolph H.L. Wong +2 more
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Effectiveness of pleurodesis for postoperative air leaks after lung resection
Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBackground 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 +8 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 +32 more
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Factors Associated With Early Recurrence in Non‐Surgically Managed Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
World Journal of Surgery, Volume 49, Issue 9, Page 2335-2343, September 2025.The indications for surgery in primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) at first episode are clearly defined. Despite the indications, some patients avoid surgical treatment. This study examines the factors affecting early recurrence in patients who have not undergone surgical intervention.
Sercan Aydin +8 more
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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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