"Pleurodesis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The production of adhesions between the parietal and visceral pleura. The procedure is used in the treatment of bronchopleural fistulas, malignant pleural effusions, and pneumothorax and often involves instillation of chemicals or other agents into the pleural space causing, in effect, a pleuritis that seals the air leak. (From Fishman, Pulmonary Diseases, 2d ed, p2233 & Dorland, 27th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D018700
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.319.694
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Pleurodesis" by people in Profiles.
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Pulmonary Complications in Cystic Fibrosis: Past, Present, and Future: Adult Cystic Fibrosis Series. Chest. 2021 10; 160(4):1232-1240.
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The Relationship of Pleural Manometry With Postthoracentesis Chest Radiographic Findings in Malignant Pleural Effusion. Chest. 2020 02; 157(2):421-426.
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Intrapleural therapy. Respirology. 2011 Aug; 16(6):891-9.
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Cystic fibrosis pulmonary guidelines: pulmonary complications: hemoptysis and pneumothorax. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2010 Aug 01; 182(3):298-306.
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Management of pneumothorax in lymphangioleiomyomatosis: effects on recurrence and lung transplantation complications. Chest. 2006 May; 129(5):1274-81.
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Management of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax: there's confusion in the air. Chest. 2004 Apr; 125(4):1190-2.
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Pleural fluid pH as a predictor of survival for patients with malignant pleural effusions. Chest. 2000 Jan; 117(1):79-86.
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Pleural fluid pH as a predictor of pleurodesis failure: analysis of primary data. Chest. 2000 Jan; 117(1):87-95.
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Talc slurry pleurodesis. Pleural fluid and histologic analysis. Chest. 1995 Jun; 107(6):1707-12.
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Sterilization of talc for pleurodesis. Available techniques, efficacy, and cost analysis. Chest. 1995 Apr; 107(4):1032-4.