Percutaneous catheter drainage was used for patients with hemodynamic instability that precluded subxiphoid pericardiostomy. Effusions were malignant in 75 (64%) of 117 patients and benign in 42 ...

However, traditional chest tube drainage alone often fails to adequately clear loculated effusions, which can lead to complications. Recent studies have highlighted the effectiveness of video ...

The prognosis was strongly determined by the patients' underlying disease, and was particularly poor in patients with neoplastic pericardial effusion, none of whom survived longer than five months ...

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009;24(7):1198-1202. A fistulous communication arising from the duct could not be demonstrated in nearly one third of our patients. It could be argued that the fistulas ...

Pain in the right shoulder and arm can occur due to injury, wear and tear, and other health conditions. You may experience other symptoms with certain causes. Shoulder pain is very common.

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A pleural effusion requires drainage of the intrapleural space, typically with pleurodesis or a type of chest tube called an indwelling catheter that can be kept in place for several days.

OBJECTIVE--To evaluate the incidence, characteristics, and haemodynamic consequences of pericardial effusion after cardiac surgery. DESIGN--Clinical, echocardiographic, and Doppler evaluations before ...

Pork shoulder can be roasted for just a couple of hours, or will sit comfortably in a low oven for several hours without drying out – the result will be meltingly tender. Choose a boned and ...

Dr. Al-Heeti is the brother of CNET video producer Abrar Al-Heeti. A popular health trend, lymphatic drainage massages are said to reduce inflammation, bloating and stress. While mainly used to ...