pleuraleffusionBackgroundRestrictive cardiomyopathy frequently complicates primary systemic amyloidosis (AL), yet only a small number of these patients develop large pleural effusions refractory to diuretic therapy and thoracentesis. We hypothesized that disruption of pleural function by amyloid deposits ...
From our point of view, a persistent seroma could be extrapolated to the clinical scenario of a chronic pleural effusion: a cavity with a persisting exudative surface. Talcum powder was first used in 1935 to produce pleurodesis before carrying out a lobectomy. After this report, intrapleural tal...
No recurrence of pleural effusion has been observed in any patient. Large pleural effusions can develop in a small proportion of patients after CABG. The mechanism of pleural effusion remains unclear. Video-assisted thoracic surgery could play a significant role in the management of pleural effusion...
Computed tomography angiography of the pulmonary artery revealed that the lung had scattered high-density flocculent flakes and a small amount of pleural and pericardial effusion. Local pericardial thickening was seen. ECHO showed severe PAH with severe TR. Diuretics and vasodilators did not relieve ...