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Comparative study of talc poudrage versus pleural abrasion for the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22514256     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a pathology mainly affecting healthy young patients. Clinical guidelines do not specify the type of pleurodesis that should be conducted, due to the lack of comparative studies on the different techniques. The aim of this study was to compare talc poudrage and pleural abrasion in the treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax. A retrospective comparative study was performed, including 787 patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax. The 787 patients were classified into two groups: Group A (pleural abrasion) n = 399 and Group B (talc pleurodesis) n = 388. The variables studied were recurrence, surgical time, morbidity and in-hospital length of stay. Statistical analysis was done by an unpaired t-test and Fisher's exact test (SSPS 18.0). Statistically significant differences were observed in the variables: surgical time (A: 46 ± 12.3; B: 37 ± 11.8 min; P < 0.001); length of stay (A: 4.7 ± 2.5; B: 4.3 ± 1.8 days; P = 0.01); apical air camera (A: 25; B: 4; P < 0.001); pleural effusion (A: 6; B: 0; P = 0.05). Talc poudrage shows shorter surgical times and length of stay, and lower re-intervention rates. Morbidity is lower in patients with talc poudrage. Statistically significant differences were not observed in recurrence, persistent air leaks, atelectasis and haemothorax.
Authors:
Sergio Moreno-Merino; Miguel Congregado; Gregorio Gallardo; Rafael Jimenez-Merchan; Ana Trivino; Fernando Cozar; Marta Lopez-Porras; Jesus Loscertales
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article     Date:  2012-04-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1569-9285     ISO Abbreviation:  Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg     Publication Date:  2012 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-06-22     Completed Date:  2012-10-29     Revised Date:  2013-04-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101158399     Medline TA:  Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  81-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Length of Stay
Male
Pleurodesis / adverse effects,  methods*
Pneumothorax / therapy*
Recurrence
Retrospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Spain
Surgical Sponges*
Talc / administration & dosage*,  adverse effects
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
14807-96-6/Talc

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