Ascites alone was seen in 15, pleural effusion alone in 6 and both in 7 patients. Ten patients (35.7%) had 14 pseudocysts. Endotherapy was successful in 27 (96.4%).

Jan 16, 2013 · Hepatic Hydrothorax (Pleural Effusion) Pleural effusions complicate end-stage liver disease in 5% of patients. [5,6] Effusions (defined as 500 mL or more of fluid within the pleural space) are ...

Table 2 outlines a step-wise approach to opioid titration in dyspnea similar to that used in pain management. This technique can be the most practical and reliable method for implementing this ...

Is there a pleural effusion? What does the HRCT show? Ground-glass opacities, bronchiectasis, evidence of airways disease, lower lobe, subpleural, microcystic, or honeycomb change, bilateral upper ...

May 21, 1999 · Only one patient in the series had a parapneumonic pleural effusion. When complications of pneumonia do develop in the pregnant patient, they usually are a consequence of delayed diagnosis.

Abstract and Introduction. Dyspnea is one of the most common symptoms reported by patients receiving palliative care. It is not only a symptom of severe or chronic pulmonary disease, but is also ...

Determine proteomic make-up of malignant pleural effusion fluid: The antiangiogenic pigment epithelium-derived factor is significantly lower in malignant pleural effusion fluid : Wu et al. (2005 ...

Radiographic descriptions were noted with attention to the following comments: clear or no acute change from prior radiographs, infiltrates without consolidation, consolidation, edema, atelectasis ...

While the rate of tissue perforation is difficult to define, it is imperative that infants are monitored closely for signs of tissue perforation such as pneumothorax, pleural effusion ...

May 27, 2014 · • They had aggressive pleural effusion management. Other critical care measures and procedures include hemodynamic support, mechanical ventilation , and antitoxin treatment. Prophylaxis.