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Desquamation of the subpleural lung parenchyma caused by empyema after pulmonary embolism: A case report

open access: yesRespirology Case Reports, 2022
Key message Subpleural peripheral lung regions are mainly nourished by pulmonary arteries. Herein, we report a case in which pleural infection after pulmonary embolism caused circulation failure in the subpleural lung parenchyma (SLP) and massive ...
Takafumi Iguchi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predictors of pleural decompression in blunt traumatic occult hemothorax: A retrospective study

open access: yesArchives of Trauma Research, 2018
Background: The increased use of computed tomography (CT) results in higher occult hemothorax detection in blunt chest trauma. The indication for pleural decompression is not well defined.
Pawit Sriprasit   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Empiema Necessitatis: reporte de un caso

open access: yesMedicina U.P.B., 2020
La formación de un absceso que se inicia en el espacio pleural y se extiende hacia los tejidos adyacentes se conoce como Empiema Necessitatis, es una complicación rara, más aún si es secundaria a traumatismo.
Maria Antonia Rendón García   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Routine post-pull chest radiograph is not necessary after VATS lobectomy

open access: yesSurgery in Practice and Science, 2023
Introduction: There is no consensus on postoperative thoracostomy tube management in thoracic patients, specifically whether or not a chest radiograph is required after tube removal.
Diana S. Hsu   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Realistic Chest Tube Simulator Using Pork Belly with Skin

open access: yesJournal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 2017
Audience: The pork belly chest tube simulator is designed to instruct Emergency Medicine residents and Emergency Medicine-bound students. Introduction: Chest tube insertion is an essential procedural skill that must be mastered by practicing ...
Donald Patrick Mebust, Jonathan Kei
doaj   +1 more source

Urinothorax: A Rare Postoperative Complication of Adrenalectomy [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Urinothorax is a rare condition defined by the presence of urine in the pleural cavity. Here we report a case of a patient with left sided transudative pleural effusion which developed following left adrenalectomy with perisplenic collection.
Deepa Kalikavil Puthenveedu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Resolution of a persistent pneumothorax by blood patch pleurodesis in a cat (Felis catus) with primary pulmonary lymphoma

open access: yesVeterinary Record Case Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract An 18‐year‐old, spayed, female, domestic shorthair cat was presented to our hospital with acute dyspnoea following an episode of vomiting. Thoracic radiography revealed a severe pneumothorax. Despite multiple thoracocenteses, the pneumothorax persisted. Under general anaesthesia, computed tomography revealed multiple pulmonary masses.
Yuki Hoshino   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pigtail Catheters Versus Traditional Chest Tubes for Pneumothoraces in Premature Infants Treated in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

open access: yesPediatrics and Neonatology, 2014
Pneumothorax is more frequent in the neonatal period, especially among premature infants. Pigtail catheters have been shown to be as effective as and less invasive than traditional chest tubes in adults; however, data regarding premature infants are ...
Yi-Hsuan Wei   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chylothorax after patent ductus arteriosus ligation in a dog with persistent left cranial vena cava

open access: yesAustralian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
This report is the first to document chylothorax after patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ligation in a dog with a persistent left cranial vena cava (PLCVC), highlighting potential complications arising from concurrent cardiovascular anomalies. A nine‐month‐old female desexed Pomeranian was referred for PDA. Echocardiography confirmed a left‐to‐right shunt
TR Nash, GL Hosgood
wiley   +1 more source

Delayed Massive Hemothorax Induced by Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement via the Left Internal Jugular Vein: A Case Report

open access: yesHemodialysis International, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The tunneled dialysis catheter is among the most commonly used vascular accesses for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Delayed hemothorax resulting from central venous perforation induced by catheterization is a rare but serious complication. However, there are few reports.
Ping Shi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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