Three‐dimensional finite‐element based deformable image registration for evaluation of pleural cavity irradiation during photodynamic therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.12284
Abstract: Purpose Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is used after surgical resection to treat the microscopic disease for malignant pleural mesothelioma and to increase survival rates. As accurate light delivery is imperative to PDT efficacy, the deformation of… read more here.
Keywords: deformable image; image; image registration; pleural cavity ... See more keywords
A multidirectional two-tube method for chemical pleurodesis could improve distribution of the sclerosing agent within the pleural cavity – A pilot study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102697
Abstract: Introduction Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) affects approximately 200,000 people in the United States per annum. Chemical pleurodesis is a recommended first line treatment in the management of MPE, however, success rates as low as 43%… read more here.
Keywords: talc slurry; tube; pleural cavity; within pleural ... See more keywords
Theory of energy harvesting from heartbeat including the effects of pleural cavity and respiration
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DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2017.0615
Abstract: Self-powered implantable devices with flexible energy harvesters are of significant interest due to their potential to solve the problem of limited battery life and surgical replacement. The flexible electronic devices made of piezoelectric materials have… read more here.
Keywords: harvesting heartbeat; energy; pleural cavity; respiration ... See more keywords
Late Breaking Abstract - Biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in empyema
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.4666
Abstract: Background: Whether there is biofilm (BF) formation in the pleural cavity of empyema is still inconclusive. Objectives: We assumed that there is BF formation in empyema, tried to verify this hypothesis. Methods: We established a… read more here.
Keywords: pseudomonas aeruginosa; pleural cavity; biofilm formation; formation ... See more keywords
Migratory phase of Litomosoides sigmodontis filarial infective larvae is associated with pathology and transient increase of S100A9 expressing neutrophils in the lung
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005596
Abstract: Filarial infections are tropical diseases caused by nematodes of the Onchocercidae family such as Mansonella perstans. The infective larvae (L3) are transmitted into the skin of vertebrate hosts by blood-feeding vectors. Many filarial species settle… read more here.
Keywords: phase; pleural cavity; infective larvae; pathology ... See more keywords
Hepatic hydatidosis that debuts with direct rupture to pleural cavity.
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DOI: 10.17235/reed.2020.7255/2020
Abstract: We present the case of a 62-year-old male patient who entered our center through the Emergency Department due to an acute pain in the right hypochondrium, dyspnea and deterioration of general condition. This clinical situation… read more here.
Keywords: rupture; hydatidosis debuts; debuts direct; hepatic hydatidosis ... See more keywords
Pharmacokinetics of Vancomycin Installation in Pleural Cavity—A Clinical Case with Animal Experiments
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DOI: 10.3390/app11146456
Abstract: (1) background: Postpneumonectomy empyema is often observed in patients after a complete pneumonectomy. The management of these cases can be challenging when the condition of patients is complicated by a bronchopleural fistula. A multidisciplinary approach… read more here.
Keywords: installation pleural; pharmacokinetics vancomycin; case; vancomycin installation ... See more keywords