2020
Chylothorax
Godat L, Costantini T, Davis K. Chylothorax. Hot Topics In Acute Care Surgery And Trauma 2020, 131-141. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-48493-4_9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChest tube drainageNon-surgical treatmentThoracic duct embolizationChyle leakRespiratory symptomsTube drainageDietary modificationImmune consequencesPleural effusionSignificant morbiditySurgical managementTraumatic etiologyDuct embolizationChylothoraxLymph flowPleurodesisEmbolizationMedicationsMorbidityPatientsEffusionEtiologySymptomsMalnutritionMortality
2019
Medical and Surgical Management of Empyema
Godfrey M, Bramley K, Detterbeck F. Medical and Surgical Management of Empyema. Seminars In Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2019, 40: 361-374. PMID: 31525811, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694699.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsVideo-assisted thoracic surgeryChest tube drainageCommon clinical problemIntrapleural fibrinolyticsSurgical decorticationMost patientsTube drainageClinical courseSurgical managementTherapeutic optionsThoracic surgeryPresent cliniciansPleural spaceClinical problemDisease processEarly interventionCulture resultsEarly drainagePhysiologic impactEmpyemaMultidisciplinary collaborationClear benefitCliniciansAntibioticsIntervention
2012
Etiologies of bilateral pleural effusions
Puchalski JT, Argento AC, Murphy TE, Araujo KL, Oliva IB, Rubinowitz AN, Pisani MA. Etiologies of bilateral pleural effusions. Respiratory Medicine 2012, 107: 284-291. PMID: 23219348, PMCID: PMC5421548, DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2012.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRate of pneumothoraxBilateral thoracentesisExudative effusionsMalignant effusionsMultiple etiologiesCombination of etiologiesCommon single etiologyBilateral pleural effusionOutcomes of patientsOverall complication rateChest tube drainageProspective cohort studyCongestive heart failurePleural fluid characteristicsPleural fluid formationAcademic medical centerBilateral effusionsMore etiologiesMost effusionsCohort studyComplication rateTube drainageBilateral proceduresConsecutive patientsHeart failure
2004
The effect of preoperative antiplatelet therapy in coronary artery surgery: blood transfusion requirements for patients on cardiopulmonary bypass
Hekmat K, Menzel C, Kroener A, Schwinger R, Kampe S, Fischer U, Geissler H, Mehlhorn U. The effect of preoperative antiplatelet therapy in coronary artery surgery: blood transfusion requirements for patients on cardiopulmonary bypass. Current Medical Research And Opinion 2004, 20: 1429-1435. PMID: 15383191, DOI: 10.1185/030079904x2060.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiplatelet therapyCardiopulmonary bypassTransfusion requirementsControl patientsHomologous blood requirementsMediastinal tube drainagePreoperative antiplatelet therapyBlood transfusion requirementsCoronary artery bypassCoronary artery surgeryCoronary bypass surgeryFresh frozen plasma unitsAPT groupFrozen plasma unitsIntra-operative dataAPT therapyCON patientsElective CABGArtery bypassArtery surgeryBypass surgeryCommon complicationHospital dischargeTube drainageBlood loss
1994
Intrapleural Urokinase in the Treatment of Loculated Pleural Effusions
Pollak J, Passik C. Intrapleural Urokinase in the Treatment of Loculated Pleural Effusions. CHEST Journal 1994, 105: 868-873. PMID: 8131554, DOI: 10.1378/chest.105.3.868.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplex pleural effusionsTube drainagePleural effusionPleural processesIntrapleural urokinase instillationLoculated pleural fluidComputed tomography scanLoculated pleural effusionIntrapleural urokinasePersistent fluidUK instillationUrokinase instillationAdequate trialClinical improvementIntrapleural instillationIntrapleural administrationTube thoracostomyDisease 6Complete resolutionSimple drainagePleural cavityPleural fluidTomography scanRadiographic demonstrationInstillation
1988
Value of proximal diversion and ureteral stenting in management of penetrating ureteral trauma
Franco I, Eshghi M, Schutte H, Park T, Fernandez R, Choudhury M, Addonizio J. Value of proximal diversion and ureteral stenting in management of penetrating ureteral trauma. Urology 1988, 32: 99-102. PMID: 3400148, DOI: 10.1016/0090-4295(88)90306-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal ureteral injuryUreteral injuryUrologic complicationsProximal diversionUreteral traumaDistal ureteral injuriesEarly urologic complicationsNephrostomy tube drainageNew York City hospitalsPercent complication ratePercent of patientsMajor vascular injuryWater-tight closureSimilar beneficial effectsGenerous debridementProximal injuriesUnstented repairTube drainageComplication rateNephrostomy drainageNephrostomy tubeUreteral stentingVascular injuryVascular repairCity Hospital
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