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

Respirology 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, Shinjiro Mizuguchi, Chung Kyukwang, Ryu Nakajima, Makoto Takahama   +4 more
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Antibiotics are not needed during tube thoracostomy for spontaneous pneumothorax: an observational case study

, 2022
Background: Usefulness of prophylactic antibiotics following tube thoracostomy remains controversial in the literature. In this study, we aimed to investigate the consequences of closed tube thoracostomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax without the ...
DURMUŞOĞLU, LÜTFİYE
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Postoperative chylothorax following surgical transection of a left ligamentum arteriosum in a cat with a persistent right aortic arch

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract A 6‐month‐old intact female domestic shorthair cat was presented for surgical correction of a vascular ring anomaly. The main clinical sign on presentation was persistent regurgitation after ingestion of solid food. Computed tomography of the thorax confirmed the diagnosis of a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA) with a left ligamentum ...
Adriaan D. Pont, Elizabeth G. Bester, Adriaan M. Kitshoff   +2 more
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Clinical case: Nursing care of an inmate with thoracic window

Revista Española de Sanidad Penitenciaria, 2019
Objective: To make a comprehensive assessment of a pacient who has a thoracoscopy or thoracic window that needs wound care. Through the functional patterns of Marjory Gordon and the NANDA taxonomy (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association), NIC ...
MC Martín-Cocinas Fernández, G Peñuelas-Olivo   +1 more
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Allogenic blood patch pleurodesis for management of presumptive secondary spontaneous pneumothorax in a cat

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract A 7‐year‐old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was presented with respiratory distress due to presumed spontaneous pneumothorax. High‐resolution computed tomography identified subpleural blebs and paraseptal emphysema with peribronchial thickening and bronchiectasis.
Jihyun Han, Jeongmin Lee, Kyoung‐A Youp, Heetae Park, Jinhwa Chang, Gippeum Lee   +5 more
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Open window thoracostomy followed by intrathoracic flap transposition in the treatment of empyema complicating pulmonary resection

, 2000
Objective: Successful treatment of postoperative empyema remains a challenge for thoracic surgeons. We report herein our 12-year experience in the management of this condition by means of open window thoracostomy.
Regnard, Jean-François, Jean-François Regnard, Puyo, Philippe, Philippe Puyo, Marco Alifano, Alifano, Marco, Pierre Magdeleinat, Philippe Levasseur, Estephan Fares, Magdeleinat, Pierre, Fares, Estephan, Levasseur, Philippe   +11 more
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Lung Biopsies in Patients Referred for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Diagnostic Accuracy, Diagnostic Yield, and Clinical Utility

Transplant Infectious Disease, Volume 28, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
Among patients referred for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation with pulmonary opacities, lung biopsy provided a diagnosis in 72% of procedures and altered management in 51%. Despite a 7% major complication rate, lung biopsy frequently clarified noninfectious etiologies when bronchoscopy was inconclusive.
Sergio Rodriguez‐Rodriguez, Ayman Sayyed, Swe Mar Linn, Caden Chiarello, Mats Remberger, Igor Novitzky‐Basso, Patrik Rogalla, Shahid Husain, Jonas Mattsson   +8 more
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Management of Pleural Fluid Collection with Tube Thoracostomy in a Tertiary Health Facility in Abakaliki, Nigeria.

, 2011
Context: Fluid collection in the pleural space following pleural and pulmonary disease and trauma remain a major problem in developing countries. The judicious use of antibiotics and tube thoracostomy remains a management modality.
Igbokwe, JM, Aja, A, JM Igbokwe, A Aja, OO Okidi, Okidi, OO   +5 more
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Prehospital chest tube thoracostomy: effective treatment or additional trauma? [PDF]

, 2005
Contains fulltext : 47897.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)BACKGROUND: The use of prehospital chest tube thoracostomy (TT) remains controversial because of presumed increased complication risks.
Edwards, M.J.R., Bergs, E.A. (Engelbert), Schipper, IB, Steyerberg, Ewout, Krijen, P., Krijen, P, Vugt, A.B. van, Krijen, P. (Pita), Bergs, B., Schipper, I.B. (Inger), Ringburg, Akkie, Ringburg, A., van Vugt, AB (Arie), Steyerberg, E.W., Edwards, M.J., Spanjersberg, W, Edwards, MJ, Bergs, EAG (Engelbert), Schipper, I, Spanjersberg, W.R., Ringburg, A.N. (Akkie), Spanjersberg, W.R. (Willem), Schipper, I., Schipper, I.B., Steyerberg, E.W. (Ewout), Vugt, A.B. (Arie) van   +25 more
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Safety model for chest drainage in pandemic by COVID-19

Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Over one million cases of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have been confirmed worldwide, with the death toll exceeding 50,000 people. An important issue to be addressed concerns the exposure of health professionals to this new virus.
ERLON DE AVILA CARVALHO, MARINA VARELA BRAGA DE OLIVEIRA   +1 more
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