Concept information
Preferred term
Pleurodesis
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Note
- instillation of a drug or other agent into pleural space to seal pleural fistula, effusion, etc.; IM; coord with dis /ther & specific drug /admin (IM) if pertinent
Scope note
- The production of adhesions between the parietal and visceral pleura. The procedure is used in the treatment of bronchopleural fistulas, malignant pleural effusions, and pneumothorax and often involves instillation of chemicals or other agents into the pleural space causing, in effect, a pleuritis that seals the air leak. (From Fishman, Pulmonary Diseases, 2d ed, p2233 & Dorland, 27th ed)
History note
- 95
In other languages
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Finnish
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keuhkopussin liimaus
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pleurodesis
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018700
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