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Chemical pleurodesis - UpToDate

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Pleurodesis is a procedure that obliterates the pleural space to prevent recurrent pleural effusion or recurrent pneumothorax. It is most commonly performed by draining the effusion or intrapleural air and then inducing intrapleural inflammation and …

Pleurodesis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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A medical pleurodesis is a preferred approach for patients. Indications for chemical pleurodesis are malignant …

Clinical Efficacy of Doxycycline For Pleurodesis - CHEST

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Clinical Efficacy of Doxycycline For Pleurodesis. To determine the efficacy of doxycycline as a pleural sclerosing agent, we examined the outcomes in 31 patients (aged 31 to …

Talc pleurodesis - UpToDate

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Pleurodesis is commonly accomplished by draining the pleural fluid, when present, followed by either a mechanical procedure (ie, abrasion, or (partial) pleurectomy) …

Pleurodesis: Complications, Side Effects, and Recovery

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Effectiveness of chemical pleurodesis in …

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The statement recommends doxycycline or talc as the preferred agent in cases where chemical pleurodesis is conducted. 13 For SSP, this statement suggests intervention to prevent pneumothorax …

Chemical pleurodesis with doxycycline 1 g - PubMed

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Of the 12 patients with malignant pleural effusion, 8 (67%) achieved a complete response, 2 had a partial response, and 2 had no response. Twenty-two (81%) of 27 patients …

Pleurodesis (chemical) - GlobalRPH

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Pleurodesis is performed to prevent recurrence of pneumothorax or recurrent pleural effusion. It can be done chemically or surgically. It is generally avoided in patients with …

Clinical efficacy of doxycycline for pleurodesis - PubMed

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Abstract. To determine the efficacy of doxycycline as a pleural sclerosing agent, we examined the outcomes in 31 patients (aged 31 to 87 years) receiving doxycycline (500 …

Comparisons of doxycycline solution with …

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Recurrences associated with doxycycline use were found significantly more often in patients with recurrent diagnosis of SP, height/weight ≥3.25 cm/kg and weight <55 kg. Conclusion Talc was more effective …