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Pleuroperitoneal Fistula, an Unusual Case of Recurrent Unilateral Transudative Pleural Effusion

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
A 39‐year‐old woman afflicted by SLE with musculoskeletal involvement and ESRF on CAPD presented with recurrent left‐sided transudative pleural effusion. Guided by a glucose gradient of 2.6 mmol/L and further confirmatory tests via CT peritoneography, a diagnosis of a pleuroperitoneal leak was secured. ABSTRACT A 39‐year‐old woman afflicted by systemic
Collin Kah Jing Lo, Yi‐De Ng, Grace Sook Hoon Low, Leng Cheng Sia   +3 more
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Tetracycline pleurodesis--associated acute renal failure.

, 1993
Chemical pleurodesis is a frequently performed procedure for pneumothorax and effusion and significant adverse effects are unusual. We present a previously unreported case of acute renal failure associated with tetracycline pleurodesis.
Bavaria, Joseph E, MD, Smythe, W R
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Refractory Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Interstitial Lung Disease Under Pirfenidone Treatment

Respirology Case Reports
Recurrent pneumothorax associated with interstitial lung disease occurs frequently. In the case of refractory pneumothorax, other methods such as mechanical pleurodesis, in addition to chemical pleurodesis, should be considered, because antifibrotics ...
Jaejun Jeong, Min Kyun Kang
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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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Thoracic ultrasonography as a predictor of pleurodesis success in malignant pleural effusion [PDF]

, 2017
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is common with 1 new case annually for every 2,000 individuals, imposing a significant burden on patients and healthcare providers as a result.
A Yousuf, R Asciak, JP Corcoran, RM Mercer, I Psallidas, M Hassan, NM Rahman, RJ Hallifax   +7 more
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The influence of tramadol and parecoxib on erythmyocin or bleomycin-induced pleurodesis in rabbit: a pilot study [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction: Recurrent pleural effusion secondary to advanced malignant diseases can lead to poor quality of life, recurrent hospital stays and increased hospital costs, which has yet to be extensively explored.
Nik Amin Sahid Nik Lah, Andee Dzulkarnaen Zakaria, Salzihan Md Salleh, Firdaus Hayati, Nornazirah Azizan, Zulkarnain Hasan, Ahmad Zuhdi Mamat, Mohamad Ziyadi Ghazali   +7 more
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Refractory Chylothorax in Primary Mediastinal Large B‐Cell Lymphoma: A Case of Superior Vena Cava Obstruction Thrombosis‐Induced Lymphatic Leak Salvaged by Mechanical Thrombectomy

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
A patient with mediastinal lymphoma developed refractory chylothorax due to SVC thrombosis. Mechanical thrombectomy restored venous patency and resolved the chylothorax, avoiding thrombolysis and upfront stenting. ABSTRACT Chylothorax is an uncommon presentation of mediastinal lymphoma, typically attributed to direct tumour invasion.
Yueming Liang, Anselm Wang Hei Hui, Fanny Wai San Ko, Ken Ka Pang Chan   +3 more
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Pleural FDG Uptake More Than a Decade after Talc Pleurodesis. [PDF]

, 2009
Contains fulltext : 79500.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)Talc pleurodesis induces a strong local inflammatory reaction which can be detected by PET scan for years after the procedure.
Peek, H., Gijs Limonard, Hilke Peek, Wouter van der Bruggen, Bruggen, W. van der, Limonard, G.   +5 more
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Mediastinal Extrapleural Air Mimicking a Bulla in a Non‐Expandable Lung

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
A bulla‐like mediastinal air collection was observed in a patient with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis complicated by secondary pneumothorax and a non‐expandable lung. Internal web‐like strands and subsequent regression during drainage, together with the absence of an autopsy correlate, supported intrathoracic extrapleural air rather than a fixed ...
Hidenori Takahashi, Kota Taguchi, Mio Toyama‐Kousaka, Shinichiro Ota, Masaharu Shinkai   +4 more
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Successful autologous blood pleurodesis in two maintenance hemodialysis patients with idiopathic refractory pleural effusion: case reports and literature review

Renal Replacement Therapy
Background Refractory pleural effusion occasionally occurs in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis and is associated with a poor prognosis. We recently encountered idiopathic refractory pleural effusion in two patients undergoing maintenance ...
Ryoichi Miyazaki, Kyoko Miyagi, Tatsuhito Miyanaga, Kazuhiko Igarashi, Mitsuo Awaji   +4 more
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