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Guinde J, Laroumagne S, Chollet B, Trias-Sabrià P, Dutau H, Astoul P. Saline lavage for the management of severe pleural empyema: A cohort study. THE CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2021; 15:1097-1103. [PMID: 34216522 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite advances in the treatment of pleural infection, up to 20% of patients die. So far, studies assessing the role of intrapleural saline lavage for the management of all stage pleural infections are very scarce, usually excluding patients with cancer. METHODS The method used was a retrospective cohort study including pleural empyema managed with a pleural lavage of saline solution through a small-bore chest tube. The primary outcome was the rate of failure at 3 months (surgical referral or additional pleural manoeuver due to recurrent infection or all-cause mortality). Secondary outcomes were hospital stay, the change of the chest radiograph and inflammatory biomarkers, and complications. RESULTS Thirty patients with pleural empyema were included, 11 (36.7%) with an active cancer. The overall rate of failure at 3 months was 13.3% (surgical referral = 0; additional pleural manoeuver = 3; mortality = 1). Median length of pleural lavage and hospital stay were, respectively, 14 days (7-28) and 17 days (11-42). Inflammatory markers and size of the effusion on chest radiograph significantly decreased for Day 0 to Day 14. No chest tube blockade was reported, but seven (23.3%) accidentally withdrew. No other side effects were reported. CONCLUSIONS Intrapleural saline lavage is efficient and safe for the management of pleural empyema, even in severe status patients with cancer, at the cost of a prolonged hospitalization.
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- Julien Guinde
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Pleural Diseases and Interventional Pulmonology, Marseille, France.,Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Pleural Diseases and Interventional Pulmonology, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Pleural Diseases and Interventional Pulmonology, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Pleural Diseases and Interventional Pulmonology, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Pleural Diseases and Interventional Pulmonology, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Pleural Diseases and Interventional Pulmonology, Marseille, France.,Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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Chaddha U, Agrawal A, Feller-Kopman D, Kaul V, Shojaee S, Maldonado F, Ferguson MK, Blyth KG, Grosu HB, Corcoran JP, Sachdeva A, West A, Bedawi EO, Majid A, Mehta RM, Folch E, Liberman M, Wahidi MM, Gangadharan SP, Roberts ME, DeCamp MM, Rahman NM. Use of fibrinolytics and deoxyribonuclease in adult patients with pleural empyema: a consensus statement. THE LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE 2021; 9:1050-1064. [PMID: 33545086 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(20)30533-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Although our understanding of the pathogenesis of empyema has grown tremendously over the past few decades, questions still remain on how to optimally manage this condition. It has been almost a decade since the publication of the MIST2 trial, but there is still an extensive debate on the appropriate use of intrapleural fibrinolytic and deoxyribonuclease therapy in patients with empyema. Given the scarcity of overall guidance on this subject, we convened an international group of 22 experts from 20 institutions across five countries with experience and expertise in managing adult patients with empyema. We did a literature and internet search for reports addressing 11 clinically relevant questions pertaining to the use of intrapleural fibrinolytic and deoxyribonuclease therapy in adult patients with bacterial empyema. This Position Paper, consisting of seven graded and four ungraded recommendations, was formulated by a systematic and rigorous process involving the evaluation of published evidence, augmented with provider experience when necessary. Panel members participated in the development of the final recommendations using the modified Delphi technique. Our Position Paper aims to address the existing gap in knowledge and to provide consensus-based recommendations to offer guidance in clinical decision making when considering the use of intrapleural therapy in adult patients with bacterial empyema.
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- Udit Chaddha
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Crouse Health-SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute of Cancer Sciences and Glasgow Pleural Disease Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Interventional Pulmonology Service, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK; Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, India
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- Complex Chest Disease Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton-in-Ashfield, UK
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Hooper CE, Edey AJ, Wallis A, Clive AO, Morley A, White P, Medford ARL, Harvey JE, Darby M, Zahan-Evans N, Maskell NA. Pleural irrigation trial (PIT): a randomised controlled trial of pleural irrigation with normal saline versus standard care in patients with pleural infection. Eur Respir J 2015; 46:456-63. [PMID: 26022948 DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00147214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2014] [Accepted: 03/12/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pleural infection is increasing in incidence. Despite optimal medical management, up to 30% of patients will die or require surgery. Case reports suggest that irrigation of the pleural space with saline may be beneficial.A randomised controlled pilot study in which saline pleural irrigation (three times per day for 3 days) plus best-practice management was compared with best-practice management alone was performed in patients with pleural infection requiring chest-tube drainage. The primary outcome was percentage change in computed tomography pleural fluid volume from day 0 to day 3. Secondary outcomes included surgical referral rate, hospital stay and adverse events.35 patients were randomised. Patients receiving saline irrigation had a significantly greater reduction in pleural collection volume on computed tomography compared to those receiving standard care (median (interquartile range) 32.3% (19.6-43.7%) reduction versus 15.3% (-5.5-28%) reduction) (p<0.04). Significantly fewer patients in the irrigation group were referred for surgery (OR 7.1, 95% CI 1.23-41.0; p=0.03). There was no difference in length of hospital stay, fall in C-reactive protein, white cell count or procalcitonin or adverse events between the treatment groups, and no serious complications were documented.Saline irrigation improves pleural fluid drainage and reduces referrals for surgery in pleural infection. A large multicentre randomised controlled trial is now warranted to evaluate its effects further.
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- Clare E Hooper
- Academic Respiratory Unit, School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK Pleural Clinical Trials Unit, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Academic Respiratory Unit, School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK Pleural Clinical Trials Unit, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Pleural Clinical Trials Unit, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Statistical Department, University of West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Pleural Clinical Trials Unit, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Pleural Clinical Trials Unit, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Pleural Clinical Trials Unit, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Academic Respiratory Unit, School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK Pleural Clinical Trials Unit, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Chao YK, Lee CH, Liu KS, Wang YC, Wang CW, Liu SJ. Sustained release of bactericidal concentrations of penicillin in the pleural space via an antibiotic-eluting pigtail catheter coated with electrospun nanofibers: results from in vivo and in vitro studies. Int J Nanomedicine 2015; 10:3329-36. [PMID: 26005344 PMCID: PMC4427606 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s82228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inadequate intrapleural drug concentrations caused by poor penetration of systemic antibiotics into the pleural cavity is a major cause of treatment failure in empyema. Herein, we describe a novel antibiotic-eluting pigtail catheter coated with electrospun nanofibers used for the sustained release of bactericidal concentrations of penicillin in the pleural space. METHODS Electrospun nanofibers prepared using polylactide-polyglycolide copolymer and penicillin G sodium dissolved in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol were used to coat the surface of an Fr6 pigtail catheter. The in vitro patterns of drug release were tested by placing the catheter in phosphate-buffered saline. In vivo studies were performed using rabbits treated with penicillin either intrapleurally (Group 1, 20 mg delivered through the catheter) or systemically (Group 2, intramuscular injection, 10 mg/kg). Penicillin concentrations in the serum and pleural fluid were then measured and compared. RESULTS In vitro studies revealed a burst release of penicillin (10% of the total dose) occurring in the first 24 hours, followed by a sustained release in the subsequent 30 days. Intrapleural drug levels were significantly higher in Group 1 than in Group 2 (P<0.001). In the former, penicillin concentrations remained above the minimum inhibitory concentration breakpoint throughout the entire study period. In contrast, serum penicillin levels were significantly higher in Group 2 than in Group 1 (P<0.001). Notably, all Group 2 rabbits showed signs of systemic toxicity (paralytic ileus and weight loss). CONCLUSION We conclude that our antibiotic-eluting catheter may serve as a novel therapeutic option to treat empyema.
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- Yin-Kai Chao
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Marshall JC, Maier RV, Jimenez M, Dellinger EP. Source control in the management of severe sepsis and septic shock: An evidence-based review. Crit Care Med 2004; 32:S513-26. [PMID: 15542959 DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000143119.41916.5d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In 2003, critical care and infectious disease experts representing 11 international organizations developed management guidelines for source control in the management of severe sepsis and septic shock that would be of practical use for the bedside clinician, under the auspices of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, an international effort to increase awareness and to improve outcome in severe sepsis. DESIGN The process included a modified Delphi method, a consensus conference, several subsequent smaller meetings of subgroups and key individuals, teleconferences, and electronic-based discussion among subgroups and among the entire committee. METHODS The modified Delphi methodology used for grading recommendations built on a 2001 publication sponsored by the International Sepsis Forum. We undertook a systematic review of the literature graded along five levels to create recommendation grades from A to E, with A being the highest grade. Pediatric considerations to contrast adult and pediatric management are in the article by Parker et al. on p. S591. CONCLUSION Source control represents a key component of success in therapy of sepsis. It includes drainage of infected fluids, debridement of infected soft tissues, removal of infected devices or foreign bodies, and finally, definite measures to correct anatomic derangement resulting in ongoing microbial contamination and to restore optimal function. Although highly logical, since source control is the best way to reduce quickly the bacterial inoculum, most recommendations are, however, graded as D or E due to the difficulty to perform appropriate randomized clinical trials in this respect. Appropriate source control should be part of the systematic checklist we have to keep in mind in setting up the therapeutic strategy in sepsis.
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- John C Marshall
- From the Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Thoracoscopy has provided chest physicians and surgeons with an opportunity to rethink their approach to patients with pleural and pulmonary disease. In this brief review, several methods pertaining to videothoracoscopic procedures are described, followed by a summary of the major indications for this procedure. The question of whether a thoracoscopic approach to diagnosis or treatment could replace more conventional approaches is addressed for several disease processes. Finally, a few thoughts about future directions of this emerging technology are shared.
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- H G Colt
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA 92037, USA.
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Parapneumonic effusions are common accompaniments of pneumonia that require proper management to prevent progression to empyema. Management decisions require thoughtful individualization of care because of the multiple factors that affect outcome; no one algorithmic approach exists for all patients. Basic principles of care, however, apply to all patients and center on the early detection of infected pleural fluid and the rapid completion of effective pleural drainage and lung re-expansion, when indicated to decrease morbidity and mortality.
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- J E Heffner
- Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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Eingeladener Kommentar zu: „Videothorakoskopische Chirurgie bei Patienten mit gekammertem Pleuraempyem“. Eur Surg 1999. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02619802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Karmy-Jones R, Vallieres E, Kralovich K, Gasparri M, Sorensen VJ, Horst HM, Patton JH, Wagner J, Wood D, Brundage S, Obeid FN. A comparison of rigid -v- video thoracoscopy in the management of chest trauma. Injury 1998; 29:655-9. [PMID: 10211196 DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1383(98)00157-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Between December 1, 1994 and April 1,1998, 44 thoracoscopic procedures were performed in 42 patients following chest injuries. Indications included exploration in 15, retained haemothorax in 10, continued bleeding after chest tube placement in 3, air leak in 5 and empyema in 11. Video thoracoscopy was used in 24 cases and rigid thoracoscopy in 20, including 14 patients in whom video thoracoscopy was contraindicated. There was no difference in the operative times, length of stay or incidence of complications. Two formal and 3 "mini" thoracotomies were used in the video thoracoscopy group. Three "mini" thoracotomies were required in the rigid thoracoscopy group. Rigid thoracoscopy is an effective tool that, in selected cases, increases the utility of thoracoscopy in the management of chest trauma and its complications.
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- R Karmy-Jones
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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Ximenes Neto M, Barbosa JRA, Silva RO, Vieira LF. Toracostomia triirradiada no tratamento do empiema pleural crônico. Rev Col Bras Cir 1998. [DOI: 10.1590/s0100-69911998000500007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Empiema é uma doença comum e representa um problema cirúrgico de grande importância em virtude das dificuldades no diagnóstico e tratamento. Foram descritas três fases do empiema pleural, e o estágio final é a fase três ou crônica, a qual usualmente começa quatro a seis semanas após o desenvolvimento do empiema, quando o pulmão é encarcerado. Esta fase crônica representa a maioria das controvérsias relacionadas ao tratamento. Das diversas formas de drenagem permanente do abscesso pleural, nós concentramos mais recentemente num novo tipo de procedimento, que consiste numa toracostomia triirradiada, a qual permite posicionamento dos retalhos em qualquer porção da cavidade empiemática, assim recobrindo o espaço pleural. Este tipo de toracostomia em janela triirradiada foi descrita por Galvin em 1988. Foram analisados 27 pacientes portadores de infecção do espaço pleural tratados através de um retalho pleurocutâneo confeccionado à semelhança do emblema da marca automotiva Mercedes Benz. A idade média foi de 35,9 anos, sendo 22 homens e cinco mulheres. A infecção pleural foi devida ao staphylococcus aureus em 40,7% (n= 11), sem crescimento bacteriano em 29,6% (n=8), flora mista 1I % (n=3),E. coli7,4% (n=2),Proteus3,7% (n=1). O trauma foi responsável por 40,7% (n=11), pneumonia em 33,3% (n=9), câncer em 11 % (n=3), tuberculose em 7,4% (n=2), empiema pós-operatório e corpo estranho um cada,7 ,4% (n=2). O período de internação variou entre três meses e três dias, com uma média de 25 dias. O tempo médio para a resolução do processo foi de 35 dias (± 10 dias). Não houve mortalidade nesta série. Os objetivos do tratamento do empiema crônico, os quais incluem controle da infecção sistêmica e local, reexpansão do pulmão e melhoria da função pulmonar, restauração da parede torácica e mobilidade diafragmática, foram todos conseguidos com esta operação simples. Conclui-se que este método de drenagem permanente do espaço pleural feito à semelhança da estrela da Mercedes Benz permitiu a esterilização do espaço pleural em 27 pacientes e resolução do processo infeccioso em todos num espaço médio de 35 dias.
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Thoracoscopy provides a minimally invasive window to the pleural space, lung, and mediastinum. Further advances prompted by improvements of specifically designed endoscopic instruments and procedural techniques are expected. There is no doubt that thoracoscopy has a place among therapeutic procedures in the chest. The time-proven principles of thoracic surgical intervention, particularly in regard to patients with cancer, however, must not be neglected. A beckoning window always offers new opportunities, but the open door of classic surgical techniques should not be ignored.
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- H G Colt
- Department of Medicine, University of California-San Diego Medical Center, USA
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