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Pleural effusion in yellow nail syndrome: chemical pleurodesis and its outcome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7800965     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Two cases of yellow nail syndrome (a triad of yellow dystrophic nails, chronic lymphedema and pleural effusion) are described which demonstrate long-term control of recurrent pleural effusions by tetracycline pleurodesis. Neither patient developed problems as a result of the procedure enabling us to conclude that tetracycline pleurodesis is effective in managing reaccumulating pleural fluid in yellow nail syndrome and may avoid loss of lung function due to pleural peel.
Authors:
T M Jiva; R H Poe; M C Kallay
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases     Volume:  61     ISSN:  0025-7931     ISO Abbreviation:  Respiration     Publication Date:  1994  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-01-20     Completed Date:  1995-01-20     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0137356     Medline TA:  Respiration     Country:  SWITZERLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  300-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY 14620.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Chronic Disease
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Lymphedema / complications
Male
Middle Aged
Nail Diseases / complications*
Pleural Effusion / complications,  therapy*
Pleurodesis*
Syndrome
Tetracycline / administration & dosage
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
60-54-8/Tetracycline

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