Aug 1, 2014 · Pleurodesis is a standard procedure in respiratory medicine that can be done in a number of ways, from minimally invasive through to a full surgical operation
It is most commonly performed by inducing intrapleural inflammation, with consequent fibrin deposition and scarring by either instilling a
, tetracycline, minocycline, and talc) have been applied to alleviate prolonged air leaks or to improve the recurrence rate in the
Chemical pleurodesis is a therapeutic procedure applied to create the symphysis between the parietal and visceral pleura by intrapleural administration
Current palliative options include pleurodesis and placement of an indwelling catheter
We conclude that to achieve optimum anesthesia during chemical pleurodesis with tetracycline, it is necessary to use doses of intrapleural lidocaine larger than previously
In chemical pleurodesis for managing pulmonary air leak, tetracycline derivatives are commonly used, and their effectiveness has been established in many
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Excluding the 3 patients who had routine removal of the chest tube after in stillation of
Wedge resection using a linear endoscopic stapler Tetracycline pleurodesis
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Management of pneumothorax and barotrauma
Conclusion: Chemical pleurodesis with tetracycline for the management of postoperative recurrence of PSP was not effective
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Overall, 75 adult male Spraque-Dawley rats were randomized to 5 treatment groups
Methods: In this prospective randomized clinical trial, patients with unilateral MPE candidate for pleurodesis were enrolled
Fifteen patients were randomly assigned to group 1 (standard protocol) and 10 to group 2 (short term protocol)
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Oct 6, 2021 · Doxycycline, a tetracycline analog, has been recommended as a replacement for tetracycline
They report that after the intrapleural insulflation of 2 g of sterile asbestos-free talc, only 1 of 18 patients had a recurrence over a period of follow Fifteen patients were randomly assigned to group 1 (standard protocol) and 10 to group 2 (short term protocol)
Jan 1, 1994 · Fifteen patients were randomly assigned to group 1 (standard protocol) and 10 to group 2 (short term protocol)
At follow-up in 1987-89 patients could be accounted for, with an average follow-up period of 4