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1 Introduction There is increased evidence for the use of indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) for malignant pleural effusions, which reduce the frequency of subsequent procedures and hospital length of stay [1]. Similarly, for prolonged air leak (PAL), ambulatory devices including the use Heimlich valve have facilitated outpatient management and reduced hospitalisations [2].
INTRODUCTION Pleural effusions affect 60,000 Australians every year and can arise from a wide range of causes including cancer, heart and liver failure. Pleural effusions often cause disabling breathlessness. Drainage of the fluid can relieve symptoms, but the benefits vary among patients. The mechanism by which pleural effusion causes breathlessness remains unclear.
BMI body mass index CDT catheter-directed thrombolysis CT computed tomography CTPA computed tomography pulmonary angiogram ECMO extracorporeal membrane oxygenation EKOS EkoSonic Endovascular System HDU high-dependency unit ICU intensive care unit IR interventional radiology LV left ventricle PE pulmonary embolism PERT pulmonary embolism response team RV right ventricle sPESI simplified PE severity index TTE transthoracic echocardiogram US-CDT ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis...
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