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The Heimlich Valve for Pleural Cavity Drainage​

The Annals of African Surgery, 2016
Introduction: Traditional chest tube fixation and drainage has been undertaken using standard rigid chest tubes connected to under water seal bottles. These are bulky, cumbersome, expensive, and pose a risk of accidental air suction into the chest.
Winston Ominde Makanga, Andrew Nyaoncha​ ​Nyangau, Benjamin Njoga Njihia   +2 more
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Two cases of feline pyothorax : medical versus surgical treatment and associated challenges [PDF]

, 2017
Pyothorax is a rare disease in cats. Underlying causes and treatment recommendations vary greatly between cases. In this case series, the management of two challenging cases of feline pyothorax is discussed.
Bosmans, Tim, Daminet, Sylvie, De Rooster, Hilde, Faut, S, Gorris, Falke, Paepe, Dominique, Smets, Pascale, Van der Vekens, Elke   +7 more
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Treatment of haemothorax [PDF]

, 2010
SummaryHaemothorax is a problem commonly encountered in medical practice and is most frequently related to open or closed chest trauma or to invasive procedures of the chest. Spontaneous haemothorax is less common and can have various causes, such as the
Boersma, Wim G., Smit, Hans J.M., Stigt, Jos A.   +2 more
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Management of Chest Injuries: A prospective study

Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences, 2011
Objective: Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge, relating to the trauma team or general surgeon, who practicing in a developing country. This study reviews the pattern and management of these injuries mainly by general surgeons.
Mohamed N. Albadani, Nabil A. Alabsi
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Improvement in short‐term outcome over time, in a single center embarking on a canine mitral valve repair program using a structured multidisciplinary approach

Veterinary Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 4, Page 675-685, May 2025.
Abstract Objective To describe a structured approach to the development of a mitral valve repair (MVR) program for dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and to document the change in short term outcome over time. Study design Clinical prospective study. Animals Dogs (n = 132) with MMVD undergoing MVR at a single hospital.
Daniel J. Brockman, Thomas D. Greensmith, Matteo Rossanese, Alison Young, Sarah L. Carey, Adrian Boswood, Thaleia‐Rengina Stathopoulou, Carolina Palacios Jimenez, Nigel Cross   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrospective Evaluation of Transcatheter Edge‐To‐Edge Mitral Valve Repair in Dogs With Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Volume 39, Issue 4, July/August 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Transcatheter edge‐to‐edge repair (TEER) is an emerging minimally invasive mitral valve repair treatment for dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), but reports on its outcomes are limited. Objective Describe the clinical characteristics and complications in dogs with MMVD undergoing TEER.
Jeong‐Min Lee, Kyoung‐a Youp, Sun‐Tae Lee, Ah‐Ra Lee, Young‐Wook Cho, Youn‐Seo Jung, Jiwoong Her, Seung‐Keun Lee   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Successful Treatment of Critically Severe Empyema With Bronchopleural Fistula via ECMO: A Case Report

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 5, May 2025.
Here, we report our treatment experience of a patient with critically severe empyema on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and subsequent complex treatments, ultimately resulting in his recovery. ABSTRACT Empyema is one of the most dangerous complications in thoracic surgery.
Shunxin Xin, Zhongliang He, Weihua Xu, Xueming He, Guoxing Chen, Zhongrui Ye, Xia Hong   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source