JM Wrightson… - Current Opinion in Pulmonary …, 2011 - journals.lww.com Purpose of review: The histological finding of pleural inflammation (pleuritis/fibrosis) is frequently found in pleural biopsies taken at thoracoscopy. This is a nonspecific finding, representing a common endpoint of many pleural conditions. Additional features, such as malignant ... Related articles - All 4 versions
C Toworakul, N Kasitanon, W Sukitawut… - Lupus, 2011 - lup.sagepub.com We performed this study to determine sensitivity and specificity of pleural effusion antinuclear antibodies (ANA) at a titer of !1 : 160, and the ratio of pleural effusion to serum ANA of !1, to distinguish between pleural fluid from lupus pleuritis and other causes. A prospective study of 54 ... Related articles - All 2 versions
AMJ McFadden, H Christensen… - New Zealand …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis CLINICAL AND LABORATORY FINDINGS: Affected calves rapidly became moribund, were in respiratory distress, and had a fever (40–41°C). Post-mortem examination of nine calves revealed fibrinopurulent pleuritis, pericarditis, and peritonitis. This was confirmed ... Cited by 1 - Related articles - All 4 versions
A Miyanaga… - Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov The most used standard therapy for malignant pleural effusion(MPE)is tube thoracostomy drainage, except in cases where there are few pleural effusions or no symptoms. It has been reported that instilling an intrapleural agent is necessary for producing pleurodesis after ...
M Hirakawa, Y Sato, H Ohnuma… - … Gakkai zasshi The …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov A 75-year-old man received chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for stage IVa esophageal cancer and complete response (CR) was obtained. However, he was referred to our department for recurrence in an area of esophagus not included in the previously irradiated field. Left pleural ...