Empyema
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13. Prosthesis for open pleurostomy (POP): management for chronic empyemas
OBJECTIVES: We developed a prosthesis for open pleurostomy cases where pulmonary decortication is not indicated, or where post-pneumonectomy space infection occurs. The open pleural window procedure not only creates a large hole in the chest wall that is shocking to patients, also results in a permanent deformation of the thorax. prosthesis for open pleurost
Clinics. Publicado em: 2009-03
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14. Study of the pneumococcal pneumonia of the childrens hospitalized in the pediatrics ward at the University Hospital of the University of São Paulo / Estudo das pneumonias causadas por Streptococcus pneumoniae em crianças internadas na enfermaria de pediatria do Hospital Universitário da Universidade de São Paulo
Introduction: Currently, the annual incidence of the acquired pneumonia in the developing country communities are around 150.7 million cases, among childrens under 5 years of age, and 11 to 20 million (7-13%) of those require hospitalization due to their gravity. In general, the treatments used to be empirical, however, it is important to be noted that Strep
Publicado em: 2009
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15. Open thoracotomy and decortication for chronic empyema
OBJECTIVES: Traditionally, chronic empyema has been treated by thoracotomy and decortication. Some recent reports have claimed similar clinical results for videothoracoscopy, but with less morbidity and mortality than open procedures. Our experience with thoracotomy and decortication is reviewed so that the results of this surgical procedure can be adequatel
Clinics. Publicado em: 2008
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16. Toracoscopia em crianças com derrame parapneumônico complicado na fase fibrinopurulenta
Introdução: Apesar de a toracoscopia ser o procedimento preconizado em crianças com derrame pleural parapneumônico complicado (DPPC) na fase fibrinopurulenta, a grande maioria dos trabalhos citados na literatura é de relato de casos ou revisão de pequeno número de pacientes. Este estudo interinstitucional foi realizado para determinar a eficácia dest
Publicado em: 2008
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17. Effect of lung resection and sham surgery on the frequency of infection in alloxan-diabetic rats
The present study was carried out in order to determine the effect of lung resection on the frequency of infections in alloxan-diabetic rats. Adult female Wistar rats were injected with alloxan (40 mg/kg, iv) to induce diabetes mellitus (group D; N = 45) or with vehicle (1.0 ml/kg, iv) to be used as controls (group C; N = 45). Thirty-six days after receiving
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. Publicado em: 2003-03
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18. Mediastinitis after cardiac transplantation
OBJECTIVE: Assessment of incidence and behavior of mediastinitis after cardiac transplantation. METHODS: From 1985 to 1999, 214 cardiac transplantations were performed, 12 (5.6%) of the transplanted patients developed confirmed mediastinitis. Patient's ages ranged from 42 to 66 years (mean of 52.3±10.0 years) and 10 (83.3%) patients were males. Seven (58.3%
Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia. Publicado em: 2000-05
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19. Treatment of postpneumonectomy empyema: the case for fenestration.
In Mearnskirk Hospital, Glasgow, 29 patients with postpneumonectomy empyema were treated by fenestration in a 12-year-period. Seven of these were not considered fit enough for definitive closure and died of continuing disease or respiratory infection. Twenty-two patients went on to closure of their fenestra, and in 17 (77%) the pneumonectomy space was render
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20. Nontuberculous Empyema: A Clinical Experience
Nontuberculous empyema is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the hospitalized patient. Bronchopulmonary infection remains the most common predisposing factor. A retrospective analysis of 85 patients over a 9-year period was performed. Following confirmation of empyema, closed chest tube thoracostomy provided adequate drainage in the majority
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21. Pharmacokinetics and therapeutic efficacy of gentamicin in an experimental pleural empyema rabbit model.
The pharmacokinetics and therapeutic efficacy of gentamicin were investigated in an experimental pleural empyema rabbit model. Pleural effusion was induced by the intrapleural administration of turpentine, and empyema was induced by direct inoculation of the effusion with Klebsiella pneumoniae. Pleural empyema compared with effusion was characterized by lowe
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22. Empyema and mediastinitis complicating retropharyngeal abscess.
A 21 year old man with a retropharyngeal abscess complained of right sided chest pain, and chest radiography and thoracocentesis revealed an empyema. A computed tomographic scan of the chest showed a posterior mediastinal abscess communicating with the right pleural cavity. Emergency thoracotomy was performed and the mediastinal abscess and empyema were drai
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23. Suction drainage: a new approach to the treatment of empyema.
Thirteen patients with empyema thoracis were treated with a new suction drainage technique. The method entails passing a catheter into the empyema cavity under ultrasound guidance and using strong suction to drain loculated pus. Eight patients had no recurrence after a single treatment and one patient had no recurrence after two treatments. The procedure was
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24. Computed tomographic appearance of epidural empyema in a dog
The computed tomographic (CT) appearance of epidural empyema in a 5.5-month-old, intact male boxer dog is described. Epidural empyema was diagnosed by means of CT, surgery, and bacterial culture. The imaging and pathogenesis of epidural abscesses and the pitfalls of differentiating caudal fossa lesions from severe cranial cervical lesions are discussed.