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Should patients be advised not to fly post thoracentesis? [PDF]
, 2014 Air travel poses a risk to patients with a pneumothorax due to in-flight pressure changes and guidance is available providing advice on air travel in patients with a pneumothorax.
Walker, S. +3 more
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Diagnostic pitfalls of the adult patient with pleural effusion: narrative review
Iatreia, 2020 Pleural effusion is defined as the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space that is caused by its increased production or decreased drainage.
Forero-Saldarriaga, Santiago
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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, Volume 37, Issue 8, Page 1675-1684, August 2026.Zero‐contrast left atrial appendage occlusion yielded high procedural success and similar periprocedural adverse event rates compared to the contrast‐guided approach. At 45‐day follow‐up, successful LAA closure (defined as peri‐device leak ≤ 5 mm) and device‐related thrombus rates were similar.
Joe Demian +12 more
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Sleep in patients with large pleural effusion: impact of thoracentesis
, 2011 This study aimed to evaluate the sleep quality and impact of thoracentesis on sleep in patients with a large pleural effusion. Patients with large unilateral pleural effusion were evaluated by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and ...
Bianca Fernandes Marcondes +17 more
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Acta Marisiensis - Seria MedicaEarly integration of palliative care for patients with malignant pleural effusion (MPE) significantly improves symptom control, quality of life, and reduces healthcare costs.
Marginean Corina +2 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.ABSTRACT Immune checkpoint inhibitor–associated serositis is rare and may present with recurrent effusions. Some cases are steroid dependent, contributing to significant toxicity for patients. Guidance on steroid‐sparing therapy is limited. Our case describes IL‐1 blockade with anakinra which was well tolerated and effective, supporting its use as a ...
Emma McNally +6 more
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Pleural Effusion Secondary to Obstructive Uropathy: A Case of Urinothorax
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2020 Urinothorax is a rare type of pleural effusion and usually the result of genitourinary tract disease. An accurate and early diagnosis is crucial as resolution of the underlying pathology is the mainstay of treatment.
Andreia Freitas +3 more
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Iterative therapeutic thoracentesis (ITTC) modalities and secondary treatments.
, 2014 Iterative therapeutic thoracentesis (ITTC) modalities and secondary treatments.
Lauren Saunders (506024) +7 more
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Journal of Gandaki Medical College, 2018 Background: Pleural effusion is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. The fluid analysis yields important diagnostic information, and in certain cases, fluid analysis alone is enough for diagnosis.
Keshab Sharma, PS Lamichhane, BK Sharma
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MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2026.Elderly patients with preoperative hypoalbuminemia (< 40 g/L) undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass were randomized to receive 100 mL of 20% albumin or saline before surgery. Albumin infusion reduced the severity and incidence of PPCs and modulated immune balance.
Jie Liu +7 more
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