Long-Term Prognosis and Causes of Death After Pleural Infections
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DOI: 10.1177/1457496917738868
Abstract: Background and Aims: The development of pleural infection may imply a worse state of health and prognosis. The objective of this study was to ascertain the long-term survival and causes of death after pleural infections… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; long term; infection; pleural infections ... See more keywords
Trends in the Incidence, Etiology, Treatment, and Outcomes of Pleural Infections in Adults Over a Decade in a Finnish University Hospital
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DOI: 10.1177/1457496919832146
Abstract: Background and Aims: The aim of the study was to ascertain changes in the incidence, etiology, treatment, and outcomes of pleural infections over a decade in a Finnish University Hospital. Materials and Methods: All patients… read more here.
Keywords: university hospital; pleural infections; treatment; etiology ... See more keywords
Dual intracavitary therapy for pleural infections: leaving reluctance behind
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01001-2019
Abstract: The optimal management of complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyemas remains undefined. Over the past two decades, three guidelines from scientific societies have been developed to aid treatment selection in this setting [1–3]. In 2000, the… read more here.
Keywords: intracavitary therapy; pleural infections; dual intracavitary; therapy pleural ... See more keywords
Medical thoracoscopy treatment for pleural infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-021-01492-9
Abstract: Background Complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema represent advanced stages of pleural infections and are characterized by a high mortality. Medical thoracoscopy is a safe and minimally invasive endoscopic technique prescribed to treat severe pleural infections.… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopy; treatment; success; pleural infections ... See more keywords