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Thorax Jul 2023
Topics: Humans; Pleural Diseases
PubMed: 37433578
DOI: 10.1136/thorax-2022-219784 -
Seminars in Respiratory and Critical... Jun 2019There are several pleural diseases that occur either predominantly or exclusively in females. Most of these entities are related to obstetric or gynecological... (Review)
Review
There are several pleural diseases that occur either predominantly or exclusively in females. Most of these entities are related to obstetric or gynecological conditions. In this article, we will provide an overview of Meigs' syndrome, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, endometriosis, catamenial pneumothorax, catamenial hemothorax, pleural effusions that occur in the peripartum period, lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and malignant pleural effusions related to breast cancer. As most of these diagnoses are rare, considerable expertise is required to identify, diagnose, and manage these patients. The aim of this article is to present an overview of the most common forms of pleural disease affecting women, and to provide an easy reference source on current best practice.
Topics: Breast Neoplasms; Female; Genital Diseases, Female; Humans; Lymphangiomyoma; Pleural Diseases; Pleural Effusion; Pneumothorax; Postpartum Period; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications
PubMed: 31525815
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1695050 -
Thorax Aug 2010
Review
Topics: Adult; Algorithms; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacterial Infections; Bronchoscopy; Chest Tubes; Chronic Disease; Drainage; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Pleural Diseases; Pleural Effusion; Prognosis
PubMed: 20696693
DOI: 10.1136/thx.2010.137000 -
Clinics in Chest Medicine Dec 2021Pleural disease incidence is continuing to rise internationally and management is becoming increasingly complex. There are now many more options for patients, with... (Review)
Review
Pleural disease incidence is continuing to rise internationally and management is becoming increasingly complex. There are now many more options for patients, with access to thoracic ultrasound, image-guided biopsies, indwelling pleural catheters, and local-anesthetic pleuroscopy (thoracoscopy). Safety reports have also highlighted the need for specialist operator knowledge and skill. Consequently, the development of a specialized pleural service can manage patients entirely as an outpatient, limit the number of procedures, and improve patient safety, it also fosters opportunities to enhance specialist procedural skills, engage in clinical research, and reduce the costs of care.
Topics: Humans; Pleural Diseases; Thoracoscopy; Ultrasonography
PubMed: 34774169
DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2021.07.004 -
American Journal of Respiratory Cell... Jun 1995
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Thorax Nov 2023
Topics: Humans; Pleural Diseases; Pleural Effusion
PubMed: 37553157
DOI: 10.1136/thorax-2023-220304 -
Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine Jul 2012Asbestos exposure is the cause of significant pleural disease - both benign and malignant. Although there is increased awareness, individuals continue to be exposed, and... (Review)
Review
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
Asbestos exposure is the cause of significant pleural disease - both benign and malignant. Although there is increased awareness, individuals continue to be exposed, and we will continue to see its sequelae for years to come because of the delay between exposure and disease manifestation. Asbestos-related pleural disease includes pleural plaques, diffuse pleural thickening, benign asbestos-related pleural effusions (BAPEs), and malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM).
RECENT FINDINGS
Several recent studies are highlighted throughout this review, including a comparative analysis of diagnostic imaging modalities for identifying and characterizing pleural plaques, the effect of pleural plaques on lung volumes and flows, and how pain is a relatively common feature in patients with pleural plaques. Advances in the treatment of MPM are limited, but a recent publication highlights the increased morbidity associated with surgical debulking procedures and questions the benefit of these procedures.
SUMMARY
Asbestos-related pleural disease will continue to present a significant burden of illness. Recent publications have suggested potential treatment benefit and point to areas that would require further investigation.
Topics: Asbestos; Humans; Inhalation Exposure; Mesothelioma; Pleural Diseases
PubMed: 22617814
DOI: 10.1097/MCP.0b013e328354acfe -
The New England Journal of Medicine May 2018
Topics: Humans; Pleural Diseases; Pleural Effusion
PubMed: 29722519
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc1803858 -
The New England Journal of Medicine May 2018
Topics: Humans; Pleural Diseases; Pleural Effusion
PubMed: 29722518
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc1803858 -
The New England Journal of Medicine May 2018
Topics: Humans; Pleural Diseases
PubMed: 29719174
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc1803858