| Severe hemorrhagic complication of talc pleurodesis for idiopathic pleural effusion. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15384468 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Talc is a commonly used sclerosing agent for pleurodesis. However, there have been recent reports of a number of complications associated with the use of talc. Although there is significant data regarding the respiratory complications associated with talc, reports of bleeding complications are extremely rare. We present the case of a 78 year-old man who was treated with talc pleurodesis for recurrent pleural effusion and subsequently developed a massive hemothorax, a rare complication. |
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Authors:
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Brandon Hirota; Michelle M Nguyen; Shigeo Irimajiri; Jennifer Choi; Jinichi Tokeshi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hawaii medical journal Volume: 63 ISSN: 0017-8594 ISO Abbreviation: Hawaii Med J Publication Date: 2004 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-09-23 Completed Date: 2004-10-14 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984209R Medline TA: Hawaii Med J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 208-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Hemothorax / etiology* Humans Male Pleural Effusion / therapy* Pleurisy / etiology* Pleurodesis / adverse effects* Sclerosing Solutions / administration & dosage, adverse effects* Talc / administration & dosage, adverse effects* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Sclerosing Solutions; 14807-96-6/Talc |
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