The use of intrapleural thrombolytic and/or fibrinolytic therapy via indwelling tunneled pleural catheters with or without concurrent anticoagulation usage.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.03.023
Abstract: BACKGROUND Indwelling tunneled pleural catheters are commonly used for recurrent pleural effusion management. Catheter obstruction is not uncommon, often requiring intrapleural medications instillation (i.e., alteplase) to restore flow. The safety profile of intrapleural medications has… read more here.
Keywords: pleural catheters; tunneled pleural; anticoagulation usage; indwelling tunneled ... See more keywords
Indwelling pleural catheters for non-malignant pleural effusions: report on a single centre’s 10 years of experience
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000501
Abstract: Background Recurrent pleural effusion is a common cause of dyspnoea, cough and chest pain during the course of infectious pleurisy and non-malignant diseases like congestive heart failure (CHF) or liver cirrhosis with hepatic hydrothorax (HH).… read more here.
Keywords: indwelling pleural; pleural catheters; malignant pleural; single centre ... See more keywords
Indwelling pleural catheters: evidence for and management
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2021-141200
Abstract: The incidence of pleural disease is increasing, and pleural medicine is increasingly recognised as a subspecialty within respiratory medicine. This often requires additional training time. Once underresearched, the last decade has seen an explosion in… read more here.
Keywords: catheters evidence; management; indwelling pleural; pleural catheters ... See more keywords
Patient perspectives on the use of indwelling pleural catheters in malignant pleural effusions
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DOI: 10.1136/thorax-2022-219449
Abstract: Background Indwelling pleural catheters are an effective treatment option for patients with malignant pleural effusions. Despite their popularity, there remains a paucity of data on the patient experience and key patient-centred outcomes. Objective To investigate… read more here.
Keywords: malignant pleural; pleural effusions; indwelling pleural; patient ... See more keywords
The use of untunneled indwelling pleural catheters for non-malignant pleural effusions in the outpatient
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2018.pa2566
Abstract: Indwelling pleural catheters are at the forefront of treating pleural diseases. The Wayne catheter is widely used for the drainage of pleural effusions, and seamed to be just as effective for benign effusions as a… read more here.
Keywords: indwelling pleural; use; pleural catheters; outpatient ... See more keywords
Effect of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies on removal of indwelling pleural catheters in non-small cell lung cancer patients with malignant pleural effusions.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4264791
Abstract: BACKGROUND Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) are a mainstay therapy for malignant pleural effusions (MPEs). Many patients treated with IPCs achieve pleurodesis. We aimed to identify the effect of systemic therapies for non-small cell lung cancer… read more here.
Keywords: non small; malignant pleural; therapy; pleural effusions ... See more keywords
Indwelling pleural catheters for malignancy related pleural effusions.
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DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202011_23818
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Malignant Pleural Effusion (MPE) carries significant morbidity and mortality. Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) are established in the management pathway. Large case reviews add to the evidence base regarding safety and efficacy. PATIENTS AND METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: indwelling pleural; pleural catheters; catheters malignancy; related pleural ... See more keywords