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2. Symptomatic pancreatico-pleural fistula: Diverting a diversion.
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Nayak HK, Gupta S, Biswal S, Kar S, Ahari K, Tripathy T, Patel RK, Pattnaik B, Panigrahi MK, and Samal SC
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pancreatic Fistula etiology, Pancreatic Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging
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- 2024
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3. Closure of a Gastropleural Fistula Using Advanced Endoscopy.
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Vakil DP, Palacio J, Motta M, Shatawi ZN, Colvin JL, and Llaguna OH
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- Humans, Female, Aged, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei surgery, Gastric Fistula surgery, Gastric Fistula etiology, Pleural Diseases surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Gastropleural fistulas are rare complications with significant mortality and morbidity. There are limited reports on the successful management of gastropleural fistulas with advanced endoscopic procedures. The following case of a 75-year-old woman with a history of recurrent pseudomyxoma peritonei secondary to ruptured low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm status post cytoreductive surgery highlights the successful treatment of a gastropleural fistula with endoscopic suturing., Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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- 2024
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4. Probable Invasive Aspergillosis Causing Massive Subcutaneous Emphysema by Rupturing the Pleura and Forming a Bronchopleural Fistula.
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Cakir E, Ibis E, and Yuzuak E
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- Humans, Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis complications, Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis diagnostic imaging, Pleura pathology, Respiratory Tract Fistula etiology, Respiratory Tract Fistula complications, Respiratory Tract Fistula diagnostic imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Female, Adult, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Subcutaneous Emphysema etiology, Subcutaneous Emphysema diagnostic imaging
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- 2024
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5. Thoracic ultrasound in guiding management of respiratory disease.
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Hassan M, Griffiths S, Probyn B, Sadaka AS, Touman AA, Trevelyan G, Breen D, and Daneshvar C
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- Humans, Lung Diseases diagnostic imaging, Lung Diseases therapy, Ultrasonography, Interventional, Ultrasonography, Respiratory Tract Diseases diagnostic imaging, Respiratory Tract Diseases therapy, Point-of-Care Testing, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases therapy
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Introduction: The use of ultrasound in respiratory disease has evolved substantially over the past two decades. From a test done to confirm the safe site of pleural fluid drainage, thoracic ultrasound has become a point-of-care test that guides the management of patients on respiratory wards, in clinics and endoscopy., Areas Covered: This review overviews the process of ultrasound examination in the chest. It then delves into specific disease areas (pleural disease, lung disease, diaphragm disease, and invasive procedures) to highlight how thoracic ultrasound is being used to refine management. The review concludes with discussion on the training curricula and assessment tools for competency in thoracic ultrasound. Being a scoping review, literature searches were conducted on PubMed using relevant search terms., Expert Opinion: In addition to its current uses, there are many avenues where thoracic ultrasound will soon be beneficial. Recent studies show promising roles in areas such as patient-tailored guidance of pleurodesis and non-invasively predicting lung re-expansion after pleural fluid drainage. In addition, auxiliary tools such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography are proving useful in identifying the etiology and directing the successful sampling of pleural and lung lesions. Studies are also exploring the utility of sonographic biomarkers such as echogenicity and septations to predict outcomes in pleural disease.
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- 2024
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6. Diagnostic performance of chest CT average intensity projection (AIP) reconstruction for the assessment of pleuro-parenchymal abnormalities.
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Ledda RE, Schirò S, Leo L, Milanese G, Branchi C, Commisso C, Borgia E, Mura R, Zilioli C, and Sverzellati N
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Aged, Adult, Aged, 80 and over, Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted methods, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Reproducibility of Results, Observer Variation, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods, Radiography, Thoracic methods, Sensitivity and Specificity
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Aim: The comparison between chest x-ray (CXR) and computed tomography (CT) images is commonly required in clinical practice to assess the evolution of chest pathological manifestations. Intrinsic differences between the two techniques, however, limit reader confidence in such a comparison. CT average intensity projection (AIP) reconstruction allows obtaining "synthetic" CXR (s-CXR) images, which are thought to have the potential to increase the accuracy of comparison between CXR and CT imaging. We aim at assessing the diagnostic performance of s-CXR imaging in detecting common pleuro-parenchymal abnormalities., Materials and Methods: 142 patients who underwent chest CT examination and CXR within 24 hours were enrolled. CT was the standard of reference. Both conventional CXR (c-CXR) and s-CXR images were retrospectively reviewed for the presence of consolidation, nodule/mass, linear opacities, reticular opacities, and pleural effusion by 3 readers in two separate sessions. Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and their 95% confidence interval were calculated for each reader and setting and tested by McNemar test. Inter-observer agreement was tested by Cohen's K test and its 95%CI., Results: Overall, s-CXR sensitivity ranged 45-67% for consolidation, 12-28% for nodule/mass, 17-33% for linear opacities, 2-61% for reticular opacities, and 33-58% for pleural effusion; specificity 65-83%, 83-94%, 94-98%, 93-100% and 79-86%; accuracy 66-68%, 74-79%, 89-91%, 61-65% and 68-72%, respectively. K values ranged 0.38-0.50, 0.05-0.25, -0.05-0.11, -0.01-0.15, and 0.40-0.66 for consolidation, nodule/mass, linear opacities, reticular opacities, and pleural effusion, respectively., Conclusion: S-CXR images, reconstructed with AIP technique, can be compared with conventional images in clinical practice and for educational purposes., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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7. Breast ultrasound: An opportunity to detect unsuspected pleural and pulmonary abnormalities.
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Corvino A, Basile L, Boccatonda A, Varelli C, Tafuri D, Cocco G, and Catalano O
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- Humans, Female, Prospective Studies, Adult, Middle Aged, Aged, Lung Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Aged, 80 and over, Young Adult, Breast diagnostic imaging, Breast abnormalities, Pleural Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pleura diagnostic imaging, Lung diagnostic imaging, Ultrasonography, Mammary methods
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Purpose: While scanning women for breast US, is possible to observe changes in the appearance of the pleural line or in the most superficial portion of the lung. The objective of this single-center, prospective study was to determine the prevalence of a variety of pleural and pulmonary US findings during routine breast US., Methods: In this study, there were 200 women undergoing standard breast US examination. The presence of pleural and pulmonary abnormalities in these cases was recorded. Two off-site reviewers confirmed the presence of pleura and lung changes., Results: There was no abnormal finding in 168 out of 200 cases (84%) while there were one or more abnormal findings in 32 cases (16%). Pleural effusion was observed in 0.5% of cases, thickening of the pleural line 5% of cases, irregularity of the pleural line in 6% of cases, increased number of vertical artifacts in 9% of cases, subpleural nodulations in 2% of cases, and lung consolidation in 0.5%., Conclusion: Pleural and lung changes are not uncommon during breast US. Operators performing breast US examinations should be aware of the possibility to identify unsuspected pleuro-pulmonary abnormalities., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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- 2024
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8. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Workup of Pleural Effusion or Pleural Disease.
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Morris MF, Henry TS, Raptis CA, Amin AN, Auffermann WF, Hatten BW, Kelly AM, Lai AR, Martin MD, Sandler KL, Sirajuddin A, Surasi DS, and Chung JH
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- Humans, United States, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Diagnostic Imaging methods, Diagnostic Imaging standards, Diagnosis, Differential, Pleural Effusion diagnostic imaging, Evidence-Based Medicine, Societies, Medical
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Pleural effusions are categorized as transudative or exudative, with transudative effusions usually reflecting the sequala of a systemic etiology and exudative effusions usually resulting from a process localized to the pleura. Common causes of transudative pleural effusions include congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, and renal failure, whereas exudative effusions are typically due to infection, malignancy, or autoimmune disorders. This document summarizes appropriateness guidelines for imaging in four common clinical scenarios in patients with known or suspected pleural effusion or pleural disease. The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed annually by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and revision process support the systematic analysis of the medical literature from peer reviewed journals. Established methodology principles such as Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation or GRADE are adapted to evaluate the evidence. The RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method User Manual provides the methodology to determine the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures for specific clinical scenarios. In those instances where peer reviewed literature is lacking or equivocal, experts may be the primary evidentiary source available to formulate a recommendation., (Copyright © 2024 American College of Radiology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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9. Advances in the diagnosis and follow-up of pleural lesions: a scoping review.
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Panou V, Bhatnagar R, Rahman N, Christensen TD, Pietersen PI, Arshad A, and Laursen CB
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- Humans, Biopsy, Pleura pathology, Pleura diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases diagnosis, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Introduction: Pleural lesions may have heterogeneous presentation and causes. In recent years, there have been significant advances in pleural lesions diagnostics. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art, and recent updates for diagnostic modalities and monitoring regimes for pleural lesions., Areas Covered: A literature search was conducted through PubMed and Web of Science for relevant articles published from 1 January 2000- 1 March 2023. This article critically appraises the radiological modalities and biopsy techniques that are employed in pleural lesions diagnostics, including chest radiography, thoracic ultrasound, computed tomography, F-fluorodeoxyglycose positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, percutaneous, and thoracoscopic pleural biopsies with reference to their strengths, limitations, and clinical use. The review asserts also the available literature regarding monitoring algorithms., Expert Opinion: Despite the recent advances in the field, there are several key areas for improvement, including the development and validation of minimal invasive methods and tools for risk stratification, the integration of multi-omics technologies, the implementation of standardized, evidence-based diagnostic and monitoring guidelines and increased focus on research and patient-centric approaches. The broad establishment of dedicated pleural clinics may significantly assist toward this direction.
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- 2024
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10. Chest ultrasound is better than CT in identifying septated effusion of patients with pleural disease.
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Yang L, Wang K, Li W, and Liu D
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Aged, Adult, Sensitivity and Specificity, Aged, 80 and over, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Ultrasonography methods, Pleural Effusion diagnostic imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
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Septated pleural effusion is very common. The presence of septations in pleural effusion determines the local treatment strategy for such patients. Therefore, there is a pressing need for imaging techniques to assess the presence of septations. The objective of this research was to assess the diagnostic efficacy of computed tomography (CT) and chest ultrasound in identifying septated pleural effusion. We delineated the ultrasound and enhanced chest CT manifestations for diagnosing septated pleural effusions, and subsequently, we conducted a comparative analysis to assess the diagnostic efficacy of enhanced chest CT and ultrasound in identifying septated pleural effusions. Medical thoracoscopy served as the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis of septated pleural effusions. Ultrasound demonstrated a sensitivity of 82.6% (95% CI 73.3-89.7%) and a specificity of 100.0% (95% CI 98.1-NaN) for diagnosing septated pleural effusion. In comparison, enhanced chest CT exhibited a sensitivity of 59.8% (95% CI 49.0-69.9%) and a specificity of 87.0% (95% CI 81.5-91.4%). The positive predictive value for ultrasound was 100.0% (95% CI 95.3-100.0%), while for enhanced chest CT, it was 68.8% (95% CI 59.0-77.4%). Ultrasound yielded a negative predictive value of 92.3% (95% CI 87.5-NaN), and enhanced chest CT had a negative predictive value of 82.0% (95% CI 74.6-87.8%) in diagnosing septated pleural effusion. Thoracic ultrasound exhibits superior sensitivity and specificity compared to enhanced chest CT in diagnosing septated pleural effusions. Therefore, chest ultrasound is highly recommended as an adjunct for determining septated pleural effusion., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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11. Point of care lung ultrasound diagnosis of concomitant lung abscess and pleural empyema due to a bronchopleural fistula.
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Rivory A, Duclos G, and Zieleskiewicz L
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- Humans, Male, Point-of-Care Systems, Point-of-Care Testing, Adult, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula complications, Empyema, Pleural diagnostic imaging, Lung Abscess diagnostic imaging, Lung Abscess complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases complications, Ultrasonography methods
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- 2024
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12. Post-traumatic pleuro-pulmonary hernia.
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Esquivel Ramírez S, Charro Hidalgo L, Caballero Flores U, and Hernández Gamito C
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- Humans, Male, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Herniorrhaphy, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Thoracic Injuries complications, Thoracic Injuries diagnostic imaging, Hernia diagnostic imaging, Hernia etiology, Lung Diseases etiology, Lung Diseases diagnostic imaging
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- 2024
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13. Pictorial Review of Pleural Disease: Multimodality Imaging and Differential Diagnosis.
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Yamada A, Taiji R, Nishimoto Y, Itoh T, Marugami A, Yamauchi S, Minamiguchi K, Yanagawa M, Tomiyama N, and Tanaka T
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- Humans, Diagnosis, Differential, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography, Pneumothorax complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Effusion complications, Asbestos, Pleural Neoplasms complications
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The pleura is a thin, smooth, soft-tissue structure that lines the pleural cavity and separates the lungs from the chest wall, consisting of the visceral and parietal pleurae and physiologic pleural fluid. There is a broad spectrum of normal variations and abnormalities in the pleura, including pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and pleural thickening. Pneumothorax is associated with pulmonary diseases and is caused by iatrogenic or traumatic factors. Chest radiography and US help detect pneumothorax with various signs, and CT can also help assess the causes. Pleural effusion occurs in a wide spectrum of diseases, such as heart failure, cirrhosis, asbestos-related diseases, infections, chylothorax, and malignancies. Chest US allows detection of a small pleural effusion and evaluation of echogenicity or septa in pleural effusion. Pleural thickening may manifest as unilateral or bilateral and as focal, multifocal, or diffuse. Various diseases can demonstrate pleural thickening, such as asbestos-related diseases, neoplasms, and systemic diseases. CT, MRI, and fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT can help differentiate between benign and malignant lesions. Knowledge of these features can aid radiologists in suggesting diagnoses and recommending further examinations with other imaging modalities. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the clinical and multimodality imaging findings of pleural diseases and their differential diagnoses.
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14. Complex bronchopleural fistulas: a case report.
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Cao M, Yi J, Bao H, Sun J, and Chen Y
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- Male, Humans, Aged, Quality of Life, Bronchoscopy adverse effects, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleural Diseases surgery
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Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a potentially fatal complication and remains a surgical challenge. Concomitant problems, such as pulmonary infection and respiratory failure, are typically the main contributors to mortality from BPF because of improper contact between the bronchial and pleural cavity. We present the case of a 75-year-old male patient with a history of right upper lobe lung cancer resection who developed complex BPFs. Following appropriate antibiotic therapy and chest tube drainage, we treated the fistulas using endobronchial valve EBV placement and local argon gas spray stimulation. Bronchoscopic treatment is the preferred method for patients who cannot tolerate a second surgery because it can help to maximize their quality of life. Our treatment method may be a useful reference for treating complex BPF., Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestThe authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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- 2024
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15. Pancreaticopleural fistula causing pleural effusion: a case report and review of the literature.
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Khadka M, Bhusal S, Pantha B, Gautam R, Gautam K, and Chaudhary A
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- Adult, Humans, Male, Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde, Pancreatic Fistula complications, Pancreatic Fistula diagnostic imaging, Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing complications, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pleural Effusion etiology, Pleural Effusion therapy, Respiratory Tract Fistula diagnostic imaging, Respiratory Tract Fistula etiology
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Background: Pancreaticopleural fistula is a rare complication of pancreatitis and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This case report sheds light on the unique challenges posed by pancreaticopleural fistula as a rare complication of pancreatitis. The aim is to contribute valuable insights to the scientific literature by presenting a case involving a middle-aged man with acute necrotizing pancreatitis and associated pleural effusion., Case Presentation: A 41-year-old Asian male with a history of pancreatitis and chronic alcohol use presented with severe dyspnea, chest pain, and left-sided pleural effusion. Elevated serum amylase lipase levels and imaging confirmed acute necrotizing pancreatitis with a computed tomography severity index of 8/10. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography revealed pancreatic necrosis and pseudocyst formation and findings suggestive of pancreaticopleural fistula. The patient was then treated with octreotide therapy., Conclusion: The management of pancreaticopleural fistula demands a comprehensive and individualized approach. Recognition guided by high clinical suspicion coupled with appropriate investigations and a careful balance between medical, endoscopic, and surgical interventions is crucial for achieving favorable outcomes. This case report adds to the scientific literature by providing insights into the complexities of pancreaticopleural fistula and emphasizing the importance of personalized strategies in its management., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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16. Colopleural fistula as a rare presentation of mucormycotic infection.
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Jarry C, Rissios JP, Vela J, Solovera ME, Bannura F, and Larach JT
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- Humans, Fistula, Pleural Diseases diagnosis, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging
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- 2024
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17. Ultrasound in the Study of Thoracic Diseases: Innovative Aspects.
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Romero Romero B, Vollmer Torrubiano I, Martín Juan J, Heili Frades S, Pérez Pallares J, Pajares Ruiz V, Wangüemert Pérez A, Cristina Ramos H, and Cases Viedma E
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- Humans, Pleurodesis methods, Pleura, Pleural Effusion, Malignant etiology, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases therapy, Pleural Diseases complications, Thoracic Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Thoracic ultrasound (TU) has rapidly gained popularity over the past 10 years. This is in part because ultrasound equipment is available in many settings, more training programmes are educating trainees in this technique, and ultrasound can be done rapidly without exposure to radiation. The aim of this review is to present the most interesting and innovative aspects of the use of TU in the study of thoracic diseases. In pleural diseases, TU has been a real revolution. It helps to differentiate between different types of pleural effusions, guides the performance of pleural biopsies when necessary and is more cost-effective under these conditions, and assists in the decision to remove thoracic drainage after talc pleurodesis. With the advent of COVID19, the use of TU has increased for the study of lung involvement. Nowadays it helps in the diagnosis of pneumonias, tumours and interstitial diseases, and its use is becoming more and more widespread in the Pneumology ward. In recent years, TU guided biopsies have been shown to be highly cost-effective, with other advantages such as the absence of radiation and the possibility of being performed at bedside. The use of contrast in ultrasound to increase the cost-effectiveness of these biopsies is very promising. In the study of the mediastinum and peripheral pulmonary nodules, the introduction of echobronchoscopy has brought about a radical change. It is a fully established technique in the study of lung cancer patients. The introduction of elastography may help to further improve its cost-effectiveness. In critically-ill patients, diaphragmatic ultrasound helps in the assessment of withdrawal of mechanical ventilation, and is now an indispensable tool in the management of these patients. In neuromuscular patients, ultrasound is a good predictor of impaired lung function. Currently, in Neuromuscular Disease Units, TU is an indispensable tool. Ultrasound study of the intercostal musculature is also effective in the study of respiratory function, and is widely used in Respiratory Rehabilitation. In Intermediate Care Units, thoracic ultrasound is indispensable for patient management. In these units there are ultrasound protocols for the management of patients with acute dyspnoea that have proven to be very effective., (Copyright © 2023 SEPAR. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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18. Recognizing the pleura in asbestos-related pleuropulmonary disease: Known and new manifestations of pleural fibrosis.
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Miller A
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- Humans, Asbestos, Amphibole toxicity, Fibrosis, Pain, Pleura diagnostic imaging, Pleura pathology, Asbestos toxicity, Asbestosis diagnostic imaging, Asbestosis pathology, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleurisy pathology
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Pleural thickening (PT) is a major consequence of exposure to all fiber types of asbestos. In recent decades, it is more prevalent than parenchymal asbestosis. Its manifestations occupy a full clinical and radiographic spectrum. Six major manifestations can be identified: (a) acute pleuritis generally with effusion; (b) diffuse PT or fibrous pleuritis; (c) rounded atelectasis; (d) circumscribed PT or plaques; (e) chronic pleuritic pain; and (f) mesothelioma. Review of the experience of workers and community members in Libby, MT to asbestiform fibers in vermiculite has confirmed the appearance of these previously known benign and malignant asbestos-related diseases as well as a unique pleuropulmonary disease characterized as lamellar PT and associated with progressive decline in pulmonary function and pleuritic pain. Despite previous literature asserting that PT represents a marker for asbestos exposure without significant effect on pulmonary function and physiology, the experience of Libby amphibole (LA) disease, along with other studies, indicates that PT plays a role in declining vital capacity in those with prolonged or unusual exposures such as those arising from LA., (© 2023 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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19. Lemierre syndrome complicated by bronchopleural fistula.
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Kodaka N, Nakano C, Oshio T, and Matsuse H
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- Female, Humans, Young Adult, Adult, Lemierre Syndrome complications, Lemierre Syndrome diagnosis, Bronchial Fistula complications, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Empyema, Pleural complications, Empyema, Pleural diagnostic imaging, Pneumonia
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We present a 19-year-old woman, a case of Lemierre syndrome, who presented with fever, sore throat, and left shoulder pain. Imaging revealed a thrombus in the right internal jugular vein, multiple nodular shadows below both pleura with some cavitations, right lung necrotizing pneumonia, pyothorax, abscess in the infraspinatus muscle, and multiloculated fluid collections in the left hip joint. After inserting a chest tube and administering urokinase for the pyothorax, a bronchopleural fistula was suspected. The fistula was identified based on clinical symptoms and computed tomography scan findings. If a bronchopleural fistula is present, thoracic lavage should not be performed as it may cause complications such as contralateral pneumonia due to reflux.
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20. Biliary-Pleural Fistula after Placement of a Percutaneous Biliary Drain.
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Kumari D
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- Humans, Drainage adverse effects, Biliary Fistula diagnostic imaging, Biliary Fistula etiology, Biliary Fistula therapy, Biliary Tract, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleural Diseases therapy
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- 2023
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21. Surgical Management of Pleural Diseases - Primer for Radiologists.
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Alkaaki A and Gilbert S
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- Humans, Radiologists, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases surgery
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Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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22. Pleural Thickening: Detection, Characterization, and Differential Diagnosis.
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Lee GM and Walker CM
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- Humans, Diagnosis, Differential, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Pleura diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Neoplasms diagnosis
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Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: CMW: Book Royalties: Amirsys/Elsevier; Speaker's bureau Boehringer Ingelheim. GML: No relevant financial disclosures.
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23. Recognition of Bronchopleural Fistula After Lung Abscess Rupture Using Lung Ultrasound.
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Cheong I
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- Humans, Lung, Pneumonectomy, Lung Abscess complications, Lung Abscess diagnostic imaging, Lung Abscess surgery, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases surgery
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Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest None.
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24. Preoperative assessment of pleural adhesions in patients with lung cancer based on quantitative motion analysis with dynamic chest radiography: A retrospective study.
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Tanaka R, Matsumoto I, Takayama T, Ohkura N, and Inoue D
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Radiography, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Lung Neoplasms complications, Lung Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Lung Neoplasms surgery
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Purpose: Preoperative assessment of pleural adhesion is crucial for appropriate surgical planning. This study aimed to quantitatively evaluate the usefulness of motion analysis using dynamic chest radiography (DCR) for assessing pleural adhesions., Methods: Sequential chest radiographs of 146 lung cancer patients with or without pleural adhesions (n = 25/121) were obtained using a DCR system during respiration (registration number: 1729). The local motion vector was measured, and the percentage of poor motion area to the maximum expiration lung area (%lung area with poor motion) was calculated. Subsequently, percentage values ≥49.0% were considered to indicate pleural adhesions. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) were calculated to assess the prediction performance. The percentage of lung area with poor motion was compared between patients with and without pleural adhesions (p < 0.05)., Results: DCR-based motion analysis correctly predicted pleural adhesions in 21 out of 25 patients, with 47 false-positive results (sensitivity, 84.0%; specificity, 61.2%; PPV, 30.9%; NPV, 94.9%). The lung with pleural adhesions showed a significantly greater %lung area with poor motion than the opposite lung in the same patient, similar to the cancerous lung in patients without pleural adhesions., Conclusion: On DCR-based motion analysis, pleural adhesions could be indicated by an increase in the percentage of lung area with poor motion. Although the proposed method cannot identify the exact location of pleural adhesions, information regarding the presence or absence of pleural adhesions provided by DCR would help surgeons prepare for challenging surgeries and obtain informed consent from patients., (© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics published by Wiley Periodicals, LLC on behalf of The American Association of Physicists in Medicine.)
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25. Pleural Plaques and the Role of Exposure to Mineral Particles in the Asbestos Post-exposure Survey.
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Paris C, Thaon I, Laurent F, Saade A, Andujar P, Brochard P, Benoist J, Clin B, Ferretti G, Gislard A, Gramond C, Wild P, Lacourt A, Delva F, and Pairon JC
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- Humans, Silicon Dioxide adverse effects, Occupational Exposure adverse effects, Asbestos adverse effects, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases epidemiology, Pleural Diseases etiology
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Background: Previous studies have inconsistently reported associations between refractory ceramic fibers (RCFs) or mineral wool fibers (MWFs) and the presence of pleural plaques. All these studies were based on chest radiographs, known to be associated with a poor sensitivity for the diagnosis of pleural plaques., Research Question: Does the risk of pleural plaques increase with cumulative exposure to RCFs, MWFs, and silica? If the risk does increase, do these dose-response relationships depend on the co-exposure to asbestos or, conversely, are the dose-response relationships for asbestos modified by co-exposure to RCFs, MWFs, and silica?, Study Design and Methods: Volunteer workers were invited to participate in a CT scan screening program for asbestos-related diseases in France. Asbestos exposure was assessed by industrial hygienists, and exposure to RCFs, MWFs, and silica was determined by using job-exposure matrices. A cumulative exposure index (CEI) was then calculated for each subject and separately for each of the four mineral particle exposures. All available CT scans were submitted to randomized double reading by a panel of radiologists., Results: In this cohort of 5,457 subjects, significant dose-response relationships were determined after adjustment for asbestos exposure between CEI to RCF or MWF and the risk of PPs (ORs of 1.29 [95% CI, 1.00-1.67] and 1.84 [95% CI, 1.49-2.27] for the highest CEI quartile, respectively). Significant interactions were found between asbestos on one hand and MWF or RCF on the other., Interpretation: This study suggests the existence of a significant association between exposure to RCFs and MWFs and the presence of pleural plaques in a large population previously exposed to asbestos and screened by using CT scans., (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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- 2023
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26. An unusual cause of a bronchopleural fistula.
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Keum D, Chae M, Hwang I, and Kim HJ
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- Humans, Pneumonectomy adverse effects, Postoperative Complications etiology, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology
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- 2023
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27. Prolonged scintigraphy in the diagnosis of pleuroperitoneal communication.
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Ino J, Suzuki S, and Hoshino J
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- Humans, Radionuclide Imaging, Peritoneal Dialysis, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Hydrothorax
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- 2023
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28. Diagnostic imaging and histopathologic features of rounded atelectasis in four cats and one dog: A descriptive case series study.
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Fukuda S, Reetz JA, Hamamoto K, Griffin L, and Schaffer PA
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- Humans, Dogs, Animals, Tomography, X-Ray Computed veterinary, Lung pathology, Pulmonary Atelectasis diagnostic imaging, Pulmonary Atelectasis etiology, Pulmonary Atelectasis veterinary, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases veterinary, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleural Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pleural Effusion veterinary, Pleurisy veterinary, Dog Diseases diagnostic imaging, Dog Diseases pathology
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In humans, rounded atelectasis is defined as focal lung collapse that radiologically appears as a round mass-like lesion in the periphery of the lung. In general, human patients with rounded atelectasis have a history of pleural effusion and abnormal pleura and characteristic CT findings help to distinguish rounded atelectasis from pulmonary neoplasia without the need for invasive surgical biopsy. This retrospective multi-center case series describes rounded atelectasis in four cats and one dog. Chylothorax was seen in four patients and an eosinophilic and lymphoplasmacytic effusion was seen in one patient. All patients had solitary or multifocal subpleural pulmonary masses (26 masses total in 5 patients) with diffuse, multifocal, or focal visceral and parietal pleural thickening. All the masses but one were broad-based towards the visceral pleura. Masses were most common in the ventral or lateral aspect of the lungs. Indistinctness at the hilar aspect of the lesion was seen in all masses; a "comet tail" sign was seen in 14 of 26 masses. On postcontrast images, the lesions were homogeneously enhanced in 24 of 26 masses and heterogeneous in two of 26 masses. Other findings include ground glass opacities (n = 5), parenchymal bands (n = 4), mild to moderate lymphadenopathy (n = 4), and compensatory hyperinflation of the lung lobes not affected by atelectasis (n = 2). Histopathology of four cases revealed atelectasis with fixed pleural folds, chronic pleuritis, and mild to moderate pleural fibrosis. Awareness of rounded atelectasis in veterinary species will enable inclusion of a benign etiology into the differential diagnosis for subpleural masses in cases with pleural abnormalities., (© 2022 American College of Veterinary Radiology.)
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29. Is the Urokinase Plasminogen Activator/Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Ratio a Marker of Sonographic Septations in Pleural Infection?
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Yasuma T, D'Alessandro-Gabazza CN, Kobayashi T, Gabazza EC, and Fujimoto H
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- Humans, Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1, Tissue Plasminogen Activator, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Communicable Diseases
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30. An Exceptional Case of Bronchopleural Fistula.
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Garcia-Prieto F, Vasco-Castaño FD, and Donado-Uña JR
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- Humans, Pneumonectomy, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases surgery
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31. The Biological Role of Pleural Fluid PAI-1 and Sonographic Septations in Pleural Infection: Analysis of a Prospectively Collected Clinical Outcome Study.
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Bedawi EO, Kanellakis NI, Corcoran JP, Zhao Y, Hassan M, Asciak R, Mercer RM, Sundaralingam A, Addala DN, Miller RF, Dong T, Condliffe AM, and Rahman NM
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- Humans, Fibrinolysis, Pleura diagnostic imaging, Pleura metabolism, Pleural Effusion genetics, Prospective Studies, Tissue Plasminogen Activator analysis, Tissue Plasminogen Activator metabolism, Ultrasonography, Infections metabolism, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 analysis, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 metabolism, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases metabolism
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Rationale: Sonographic septations are assumed to be important clinical predictors of outcome in pleural infection, but the evidence for this is sparse. The inflammatory and fibrinolysis-associated intrapleural pathway(s) leading to septation formation have not been studied in a large cohort of pleural fluid (PF) samples with confirmed pleural infection matched with ultrasound and clinical outcome data. Objectives: To assess the presence and severity of septations against baseline PF PAI-1 (Plasminogen-Activator Inhibitor-1) and other inflammatory and fibrinolysis-associated proteins as well as to correlate these with clinically important outcomes. Methods: We analyzed 214 pleural fluid samples from PILOT (Pleural Infection Longitudinal Outcome Study), a prospective observational pleural infection study, for inflammatory and fibrinolysis-associated proteins using the Luminex platform. Multivariate regression analyses were used to assess the association of pleural biological markers with septation presence and severity (on ultrasound) and clinical outcomes. Measurements and Main Results: PF PAI-1 was the only protein independently associated with septation presence ( P < 0.001) and septation severity ( P = 0.003). PF PAI-1 concentrations were associated with increased length of stay ( P = 0.048) and increased 12-month mortality ( P = 0.003). Sonographic septations alone had no relation to clinical outcomes. Conclusions: In a large and well-characterized cohort, this is the first study to associate pleural biological parameters with a validated sonographic septation outcome in pleural infection. PF PAI-1 is the first biomarker to demonstrate an independent association with mortality. Although PF PAI-1 plays an integral role in driving septation formation, septations themselves are not associated with clinically important outcomes. These novel findings now require prospective validation.
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32. Asbestos-associated pulmonary disease.
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Caceres JD and Venkata AN
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- Humans, Mesothelioma etiology, Mesothelioma pathology, Asbestos toxicity, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Lung Diseases complications, Asbestosis complications, Asbestosis diagnostic imaging, Asbestosis pathology, Pleural Effusion etiology, Lung Neoplasms chemically induced, Mesothelioma, Malignant complications
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Purpose of Review: Exposure to asbestos can cause both benign and malignant, pulmonary and pleural diseases. In the current era of low asbestos exposure, it is critical to be aware of complications from asbestos exposure; as they often arise after decades of exposure, asbestos-related pulmonary complications include asbestosis, pleural plaques, diffuse pleural thickening, benign asbestos-related pleural effusions and malignant pleural mesothelioma., Recent Findings: Multiple recent studies are featured in this review, including a study evaluating imaging characteristics of asbestos with other fibrotic lung diseases, a study that quantified pleural plaques on computed tomography imaging and its impact on pulmonary function, a study that examined the risk of lung cancer with pleural plaques among two large cohorts and a review of nonasbestos causes of malignant mesothelioma., Summary: Asbestos-related pulmonary and pleural diseases continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality. This review summarizes the current advances in this field and highlights areas that need additional research., (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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33. Direct Caverno-Pleural Fistula Closure using an Amplatzer Vascular Plug.
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Gross TJ, Recker T, Keech JC, and Horwitz PA
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- Humans, Pleura surgery, Treatment Outcome, Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases surgery, Septal Occluder Device, Embolization, Therapeutic
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Competing Interests: Disclosure: There is no conflict of interest or other disclosures.
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34. Increase of Micro-vessels Beneath the Pleural Surface on CT Predicts Pleural Adhesions.
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Kawamura T, Kobayashi N, Goto Y, and Sato Y
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome, Pleura diagnostic imaging, Pleura pathology, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology
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Background: Pleural adhesions are often troublesome in lung surgeries. In some dense pleural adhesions, blood vessels between lung and chest wall (BVLC) are found during surgery. Theoretically, BVLC would increase the amount of blood flow just below the visceral pleura and could allow blood vessels beneath the pleural surface to be clearly visualized on CT. In this study, we investigated whether it was possible to identify the typical CT findings of cases with BVLC., Methods: Medical records and imaging findings of 186 patients who underwent surgery for lung tumors in our institution were retrospectively reviewed., Results: BVLC was found in 56 patients, of whom 44 (79%) had findings on preoperative CT that indicated increase of micro-vessels just below pleura. In the 21 patients with BVLC of ≥1 mm vessel diameter, the same CT findings were recognized in 19 cases (90%)., Conclusion: Our results indicate that the CT finding of increased micro-vessels just below pleura has the potential to be used as a novel predictor of pleural adhesion., Competing Interests: None declared., (Thieme. All rights reserved.)
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35. In Unusual Bronchopleural Fistula Scenarios, Stick With Your Principles!
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Sideris A and Onaitis M
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- Humans, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleural Diseases surgery
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36. Traumatic Subarachnoid-Pleural Fistula with Pneumocephalus.
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Burkhardt E, Savardekar A, and Sin A
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- Humans, Pleura, Subarachnoid Space diagnostic imaging, Subarachnoid Space surgery, Pneumocephalus diagnostic imaging, Pneumocephalus etiology, Pneumocephalus surgery, Wounds, Gunshot complications, Wounds, Gunshot diagnostic imaging, Wounds, Gunshot surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleural Diseases surgery, Fistula diagnostic imaging, Fistula etiology, Fistula surgery
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Traumatic subarachnoid-pleural fistula is an uncommon occurrence. We present a case of a patient sustaining a subarachnoid-pleural fistula after a gunshot wound to the neck, which ultimately resulted in substantial pneumocephalus. The patient underwent successful operative repair of the fistula with notable improvement and resolution of pneumocephalus., (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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37. Imaging Approach to Disease of the Pleura.
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Eibschutz LS, Flors L, Taravat F, and Gholamrezanezhad A
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- Humans, Fluorodeoxyglucose F18, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography adverse effects, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Pleura pathology, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleural Diseases pathology
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Diseases of pleura are not only common but also have a significant impact on patients' outcomes. While early detection and treatment are imperative in reducing this burden, many pleural entities present similarly, thus posing a diagnostic dilemma for radiologists requiring critical further workup. While chest radiography, CT, and image-guided thoracentesis are primarily utilized as the initial imaging techniques for the workup of pleural diseases, MRI, and FDG-PET/CT are also frequently employed to investigate the root cause of pleural abnormalities. By elucidating the common imaging features of neoplastic, inflammatory, and infectious pleural pathologies, clinicians can quickly and easily differentiate the various pleural diseases, rapidly reach the correct diagnosis, and ultimately improve patient outcomes., (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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38. A retrospective study on radiological findings of diffuse pleural thickening with benign asbestos pleural effusion in Japanese cases.
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Kishimoto T, Kato K, Ashizawa K, Kurihara Y, Tokuyama T, and Sakai F
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- Humans, Japan, Retrospective Studies, Asbestos adverse effects, Asbestosis, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Effusion diagnostic imaging
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The requirement for compensation for diffuse pleural thickening in benign asbestos pleural effusion include five computed tomography findings of organized pleural effusion: [1] heterogeneity in the pleural effusion, [2] declined chest capacity, [3] "crow's feet" sign at the pleura, [4] immobilization of effusion volume, and [5] air in the effusion. Pleural effusion is diagnosed as organized, immobilized, and in the state of diffuse pleural thickening if at least three of these items are fulfilled, ([1] and [3] compulsory + one of the remaining items). This retrospective study investigated whether the requirement to confirm no organized pleural effusion changes after a follow-up of >3 months were available for cases fulfilling three of the five items; i.e., the confirmation of only [2] with [1] and [3]. Of 302 cases recognized by the Japanese laws, 105 cases with diffuse pleural thickening with organized effusion were enrolled. The number of subjects who fulfilled the diagnostic requirement for organized pleural effusion was confirmed. Eight subjects had a full score of 5 points, 82 subjects scored 4 points, and only 15 subjects scored 3 points. Furthermore, no changes were observed in the organized pleural effusion volume after a follow-up of >3 months.
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39. Preoperative evaluation of pleural adhesions with dynamic chest radiography: a retrospective study of 146 patients with lung cancer.
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Tanaka R, Inoue D, Izumozaki A, Takata M, Yoshida S, Saito D, Tamura M, and Matsumoto I
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- Humans, Radiography, Retrospective Studies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Tissue Adhesions diagnostic imaging, Lung Neoplasms complications, Lung Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Aim: To assess the utility of dynamic chest radiography (DCR) during the preoperative evaluation of pleural adhesions., Materials and Methods: Sequential chest radiographs of 146 patients with lung cancer were acquired during forced respiration using a DCR system. The presence of pleural adhesions and their grades were determined by retrospective surgery video assessment (absent: 121, present: 25). The maximum inspiration to expiration lung area ratio was used as an index for air intake volume. A ratio of ≥0.65 was regarded as insufficient respiration. Two radiologists assessed the images for pleural adhesions based on motion findings. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) were compared for each adhesion grade and patient group (patients with sufficient/insufficient respiration). Pearson's chi-squared test compared the group. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05., Results: DCR correctly identified 22/25 patients with pleural adhesions, with 20 false-positive results (sensitivity, 88%; specificity, 83.5%; PPV, 52.4%; NPV, 97.12%). Although the diagnostic performances for the various adhesion grades were similar, specificity in patients with sufficient respiration increased to 93.9% (31/33), identifying all cases except for those with loose adhesions., Conclusions: DCR images revealed restricted and/or distorted motions in lung structures and structural tension in patients with pleural adhesions. DCR could be a useful technique for routine preoperative evaluation of pleural adhesions. Further development of computerised methods can assist in the quantitative assessment of abnormal motion findings., (Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
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40. Esophago-pleural fistula.
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Lin E and Yung G
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- Esophagus, Humans, Bronchial Fistula, Fistula diagnostic imaging, Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. The authors report no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article. This research received no grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or nonprofit sectors.
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41. Osteosarcoma presenting with rapidly progressive pleural calcifications.
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Vemu P and Khaing P
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- Humans, Bone Neoplasms, Calcinosis diagnostic imaging, Osteosarcoma diagnosis, Osteosarcoma diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Neoplasms complications, Pleural Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
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Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest No conflicts of interest exist for the specified authors. There was no funding source for this research.
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42. A rare image of pancreatic-pleural fistula.
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Costa R, Pinto J, and Fernandes P
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- Humans, Pancreatic Fistula diagnostic imaging, Pancreatic Fistula etiology, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Effusion diagnostic imaging
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43. Interventional closure of a bronchopleural fistula in a 2 year old child with detachable coils.
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Baden W, Hofbeck M, Warmann SW, Schaefer JF, and Sieverding L
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- Bronchoscopy adverse effects, Bronchoscopy methods, Chest Tubes adverse effects, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleural Diseases surgery, Pneumonia complications, Pneumothorax diagnostic imaging, Pneumothorax etiology, Pneumothorax surgery
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Background: Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a severe complication following pneumonia or pulmonary surgery, resulting in persistent air leakage (PAL) and pneumothorax. Surgical options include resection, coverage of the fistula by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), or pleurodesis. Interventional bronchoscopy is preferred in complex cases and involves the use of sclerosants, sealants and occlusive valve devices., Case Presentation: A 2.5-year-old girl was admitted to our hospital with persistent fever, cough and dyspnoea. Clinical and radiological examination revealed right-sided pneumonia and pleural effusion. The child was started on antibiotics, and the effusion was drained by pleural drainage. Following removal of the chest tube, the child developed tension pneumothorax. Despite insertion of a new drain, the air leak persisted. Thoracoscopic debridement with placement of another new drain was performed after 4 weeks, without abolishment of the air leak. Bronchoscopy with bronchography revealed a BPF in right lung segment 3 (right upper-lobe anterior bronchus). We opted for an interventional approach that was performed under general anaesthesia during repeat bronchoscopy. Following bronchographic visualisation of the fistula, a 2.7 French microcatheter was placed in right lung segment 3 (upper lobe), allowing occlusion of the fistula by successive implantation of 4 detachable high-density packing volume coils, which were placed into the fistula. Subsequent bronchography revealed no evidence of residual leakage, and the chest tube was removed 2 days later. The chest X-ray findings normalized, and follow-up over 4 years was uneventful., Conclusions: Bronchoscopic superselective occlusion of BPF using detachable high-density packing large-volume coils was a successful minimally invasive therapeutic intervention performed with minimal trauma in this child and has not been reported thus far. In our small patient, the short interventional time, localized intervention and minimal damage in the lung seemed superior to the corresponding outcomes of surgical lobectomy or pleurodesis in a young growing lung, enabling normal development of the surrounding tissue. Follow-up over 4 years did not show any side effects and was uneventful, with normal lung-function test results to date., (© 2022. The Author(s).)
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44. Prediction of preoperative intrathoracic adhesions for ipsilateral reoperations: sliding lung sign.
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Messina G, Bove M, Noro A, Opromolla G, Natale G, Leone F, Di Filippo V, Leonardi B, Martone M, Pirozzi M, Caterino M, Facchini S, Zotta A, Vicidomini G, Santini M, Fiorelli A, Corte Carminia D, Ciardiello F, and Fasano M
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- Humans, Lung diagnostic imaging, Lung surgery, Retrospective Studies, Tissue Adhesions complications, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted adverse effects
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Introduction: Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for ipsilateral reoperations is controversial, because after the first surgical intervention, pleural adhesions occur frequently in the thoracic cavity and/or chest wall. This study assessed the usefulness of preoperative ultrasonography to reduce the incidence of lung injury at the time of the initial port insertion during secondary ipsilateral VATS., Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective, single-center study. Nine patients who underwent thoracic surgery at Vanvitelli Hospitalfrom September 2019 to February 2022, were scheduled for a second VATS surgeryon ipsilateral lung, because of inconclusive intraoperative histologic examination. All nine patients underwent preoperative ultrasonography to assess the possible presence of pleural adhesions. We evaluated the lung sliding, since the presence of pleural adhesions does not permit to appreciate it., Statistical Analysis: Hard severe adhesions were observed in all nine patients without sliding lung sign (specificity 100%). In this series, the sensitivity, PPV, and NPV of the sliding lung sign were 93%, 100% and 94% respectively., Results: The presence of the lung respiratory changes can be evaluated as the "sliding lung sign" by chest ultrasonography; we believe that the sliding lung sign might also predict intrathoracic adhesion., Conclusions: Preoperative detection of pleural adhesions using transthoracic ultrasonography was useful for ipsilateral secondary pulmonary resection patients undergoing VATS. Using preoperative ultrasonography can improve the safety and feasibility of placing the initial port in VATS., (© 2022. The Author(s).)
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45. Visualization of the Pleural Space During a Flexible Bronchoscopy due to Bronchopleural Fistula.
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Beauperthuy Levy T, Barrio Herraiz E, Fullana J, and Cases Viedma E
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- Bronchoscopy, Humans, Pneumonectomy, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula surgery, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases surgery
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46. Percutaneous Treatments for Persistent Bronchopleural and Alveolar-Pleural Fistulae.
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Lim DY, Wang M, Chokkappan K, Lee KA, Leong S, Ng KS, and Too CW
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- Bronchi, Chest Tubes, Humans, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula etiology, Bronchial Fistula therapy, Enbucrilate, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases etiology, Pleural Diseases therapy
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Percutaneous glue embolization was investigated as a treatment for bronchopleural fistulae (BPFs) and alveolar-pleural fistulae (APFs) associated with persistent air leak. Seven consecutive patients with persistent air leak were treated with percutaneous glue embolization of the BPF/APF from both iatrogenic and spontaneous causes. Treatment was performed using direct n-butyl cyanoacrylate (nBCA) glue injection for discrete, visible fistulae (n = 4), fibrin glue spray for suspected tiny multifocal leaks (n = 2), or both (n = 1). The number of treatments required per patient was 1 (n = 3), 2 (n = 3), or 3 (n = 1). Technical success was achieved in all cases. Follow-up showed resolution of all air leaks, with mean chest tube removal at 7.1 days after the embolization. The follow-up duration ranged from 2 to 47 months. No significant procedure-related morbidity, mortality, or recurrence was encountered. Percutaneous treatment for persistent BPFs and APFs showed good efficacy in this small case series and warrants further investigation., (Copyright © 2021 SIR. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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47. Xanthomatous Pleuritis Associated With Pancreaticopleural Fistula.
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Nakashima K, Demura Y, Tada T, Akai M, and Ishizuka T
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- Humans, Pancreatic Fistula complications, Pancreatic Fistula diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pleural Effusion etiology, Pleurisy complications, Respiratory Tract Fistula complications, Respiratory Tract Fistula diagnostic imaging
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Competing Interests: Disclosure: There is no conflict of interest or other disclosures.
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48. Case-fatality study of workers and residents with radiographic asbestos disease in Libby, Montana.
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Miller A, Black CB, Loewen G, Noonan CW, McNew T, Whitehouse AC, and Frank AL
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- Asbestos, Amphibole analysis, Asbestos, Amphibole toxicity, Humans, Montana epidemiology, Asbestos toxicity, Asbestosis etiology, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Background: Vermiculite ore from Libby, Montana contains on average 24% of a mixture of toxic and carcinogenic amphibole asbestiform fibers. These comprise primarily winchite (84%), with smaller quantities of richterite (11%) and tremolite (6%), which are together referred to as Libby amphibole (LA)., Methods: A total of 1883 individuals who were occupationally and/or environmentally exposed to LA and were diagnosed with asbestos-related pleuropulmonary disease (ARPPD) following participation in communitywide screening programs supported by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and followed up at the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) between 2000 and 2010. There were 203 deaths of patients with sufficient records and radiographs. Best clinical and radiologic evidence was used to determine the cause of death, which was compared with death certificates., Results: Asbestos-related mortality was 55% (n = 112) in this series of 203 patients. Of the 203 deaths, 34 (17%) were from asbestos-related malignancy, 75 (37%) were from parenchymal asbestosis, often with pleural fibrosis, and 3 (1.5%) were from respiratory failure secondary to pleural thickening., Conclusions: Asbestos is the leading cause of mortality following both occupational and nonoccupational exposure to LA in those with asbestos-related disease., (© 2021 The Authors. American Journal of Industrial Medicine Published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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49. Drug use-related right-sided infective endocarditis complicated by empyema and bronchopleural fistula.
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Shain LM, Ahmed T, Bodine ML, and Bauman JG
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Bronchial Fistula complications, Bronchial Fistula diagnostic imaging, Bronchial Fistula surgery, Empyema, Endocarditis, Bacterial complications, Endocarditis, Bacterial diagnostic imaging, Endocarditis, Bacterial drug therapy, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Pleural Diseases complications, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Right-sided infective endocarditis is frequently accompanied by septic pulmonary emboli, which may result in a spectrum of respiratory complications. We present the case of a 25-year-old woman diagnosed with infective endocarditis secondary to intravenous drug use. During a long and arduous hospital course, the patient developed empyema with bronchopleural fistula, representing severe but uncommon sequelae that may arise from this disease process. She was treated with several weeks of antibiotics as well as surgical thorascopic decortication and parietal pleurectomy., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2022. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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50. Environmental asbestos exposure and nonmalignant pleural findings: a retrospective evaluation of a five-year chest CT repository.
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Sandal A, Ecin SM, Koyuncu A, Durhan G, Akpinar MG, Demir AU, and Cöplü L
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- Case-Control Studies, Environmental Exposure, Humans, Prospective Studies, Retrospective Studies, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Asbestos, Asbestosis diagnostic imaging, Asbestosis epidemiology, Asbestosis etiology, Occupational Exposure, Pleural Diseases diagnostic imaging, Pleural Diseases epidemiology, Pleural Diseases etiology
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This registry-based case-control study aimed to assess the association between asbestos deposits in the birthplace and/or residence and nonmalignant pleural findings, namely pleural plaques (PPs) and pleural thickening (PT), on chest CT scans. In total, 39,472 CT scans obtained over five years in a tertiary referral hospital in Ankara, Turkey, were evaluated. Cases involving patients with PP (n = 537), PT (n = 263), PP&PT (n = 69), and controls (n = 543) from the same study base without those conditions were included. Each case group was compared to controls using unconditional logistic regression. The presence of asbestos deposits in the district of birthplace (adjusted OR = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.35-3.37) and both birthplace and residence (aOR = 4.32, 95% CI: 2.26-8.27) was significantly related to the PPs. As the importance of environmental asbestos exposure in Turkey continues, future prospective studies could contribute to developing screening strategies.
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