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PLEURAL EFFUSION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- extravascular fluid overload
1, record 1, English, extravascular%20fluid%20overload
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extravascular fluid overload most commonly manifests as peripheral edema but pleural effusion, pericardial effusion and ascites are also common. 2, record 1, English, - extravascular%20fluid%20overload
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surcharge de fluides extravasculaires
1, record 1, French, surcharge%20de%20fluides%20extravasculaires
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bulging
1, record 2, English, bulging
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bulging of interspaces may occur in a massive pleural effusion, tension pneumothorax, and frequently is seen during the forced expiration of the patient with emphysema or asthma. Occasionally, bulging may be noted in the thoracic wall as the result of tumor, aortic aneurysm, or marked cardiac enlargement in infancy and childhood. 1, record 2, English, - bulging
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- voussure
1, record 2, French, voussure
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bombement 2, record 2, French, bombement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dilatation de tout ou partie d'un hémithorax, produite le plus souvent par un grand épanchement pleural liquidien ou gazeux (pneumothorax). La saillie est en général visible à la simple inspection, les espaces intercostaux sont élargis, et l'appendice xyphoïde est dévié du côté malade. La voussure peut être localisée à la région sous-claviculaire dans certaines tumeurs pleuro-pulmonaires, ou à la base du thorax dans les volumineuses hypertrophies du foie ou de la rate. 2, record 2, French, - voussure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voussure : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 2, French, - voussure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Respiratory System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pleural effusion 1, record 3, English, pleural%20effusion
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The presence of liquid in the pleural space. 2, record 3, English, - pleural%20effusion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Can be seen in systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other rheumatic conditions. 3, record 3, English, - pleural%20effusion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épanchement pleural
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9panchement%20pleural
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Présence de liquide dans l'espace habituellement virtuel situé entre la plèvre viscérale et la plèvre pariétale. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9panchement%20pleural
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peut s'observer dans le lupus érythémateux disséminé, la polyarthrite rhumatoïde et plusieurs autres maladies rhumatismales. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9panchement%20pleural
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- derrame pleural
1, record 3, Spanish, derrame%20pleural
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- efusión pleural 2, record 3, Spanish, efusi%C3%B3n%20pleural
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acumulación de líquido en la cavidad pleural. 3, record 3, Spanish, - derrame%20pleural
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] se denomina derrame pleural maligno si lo origina un cáncer. El derrame pleural puede derivar del cáncer de mama, cáncer de tracto gastrointestinal, cáncer de páncreas y cáncer de ovarios o de metástasis que se han diseminado al pulmón o a la cavidad pleural. 3, record 3, Spanish, - derrame%20pleural
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thoracostomy
1, record 4, English, thoracostomy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The creation of an artificial conduit into the chest cavity (thorax). 2, record 4, English, - thoracostomy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using tube thoracostomy to evacuate the pleural space is called for in patients compromised by pneumothorax, hemothorax, or pleural empyema. If the fluid qualifies as a complicated effusion, most authorities recommend prompt placement of a thoracostomy tube and drainage. 1, record 4, English, - thoracostomy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- thoracostomie
1, record 4, French, thoracostomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Création d'une ouverture dans la paroi thoracique. 2, record 4, French, - thoracostomie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
thoracostomie à l'aiguille. 1, record 4, French, - thoracostomie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hydrothorax
1, record 5, English, hydrothorax
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a collection of watery fluid in the pleural cavity; pleural effusion with transudate. 1, record 5, English, - hydrothorax
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hydrothorax
1, record 5, French, hydrothorax
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transsudation non inflammatoire de liquide dans la cavité pleurale. 1, record 5, French, - hydrothorax
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrotórax
1, record 5, Spanish, hidrot%C3%B3rax
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Respiratory System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pleurectomy
1, record 6, English, pleurectomy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surgical excision of a portion of the pleura. 2, record 6, English, - pleurectomy
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Malignant pleural effusion carries a very poor prognosis... The best method, short of pleurectomy or pleural abrasion, to control recurrent malignant effusion consists of instilling tetracycline intrapleurally after chest tube drainage. 1, record 6, English, - pleurectomy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pleurectomie
1, record 6, French, pleurectomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Excision ou ablation chirurgicale d'une partie de la plèvre. 2, record 6, French, - pleurectomie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Symphyse pleurale par ablation de la plèvre pariétale (pleurectomie) ou son irritation ou abrasion, pour obtenir un accolement définitif du poumon à la paroi. 1, record 6, French, - pleurectomie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- pleurectomía
1, record 6, Spanish, pleurectom%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento quirúrgico que consiste en la extirpación de una parte de la pleura, que es el tejido que recubre los pulmones y la cavidad pleural. 1, record 6, Spanish, - pleurectom%C3%ADa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-01-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- exudative
1, record 7, English, exudative
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exudative effusions. Infections. Parapneumonic effusion(pleural fluid associated with pneumonia or lung abscess) is the most common cause of exudates. 1, record 7, English, - exudative
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- exsudatif
1, record 7, French, exsudatif
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une inflammation qui se caractérise par la production d'un exsudat (pus). 2, record 7, French, - exsudatif
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Infection de l'espace pleural. L'empyème est défini par la présence de pus dans l'espace pleural. Il est généralement précédé d'un épanchement para-pneumonique exsudatif secondaire à un foyer infectieux sous pleural. 1, record 7, French, - exsudatif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-01-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Human Diseases
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- empyema
1, record 8, English, empyema
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Empyema is defined as a collection of pus within the pleural cavity. This may be as the result of a primary infection or as the result of infection of a pleural effusion or haemothorax. 1, record 8, English, - empyema
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Maladies humaines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- empyème
1, record 8, French, empy%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collection de pus dans une cavité (plèvre, vésicule biliaire ...). 2, record 8, French, - empy%C3%A8me
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les épanchements pleuraux représentent une manifestation très fréquente de pneumonie streptococcique de groupe A et souvent, ils se traduisent rapidement par un empyème. 1, record 8, French, - empy%C3%A8me
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Enfermedades humanas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- empiema
1, record 8, Spanish, empiema
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Presencia de pus [en una cavidad cerrada como] en el espacio pleural. 1, record 8, Spanish, - empiema
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- chest tube
1, record 9, English, chest%20tube
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- chest drain 2, record 9, English, chest%20drain
correct
- thoracic drain 3, record 9, English, thoracic%20drain
correct
- thoracic drainage tube 3, record 9, English, thoracic%20drainage%20tube
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A chest tube is a tube inserted into the chest cavity for removal of air or fluid, or both; it is needed when the normally airtight pleural space has been penetrated through surgery or trauma, when a defect in the alveoli allows air to enter the intrapleural space, or when there is an accumulation of fluid, as from pleural effusion. Excessive air or fluid in the pleural space can cause collapse of the lung and the danger of mediastinal shift. 4, record 9, English, - chest%20tube
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A chest tube or chest drain is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the side of the chest into the pleural space. It is used to remove air(pneumothorax) or fluid(pleural effusion, blood, chyle), or pus(empyema) from the intrathoracic space. 5, record 9, English, - chest%20tube
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Chest drain is a conduit to remove air or fluid from the pleural cavity. The fluid can be blood, pus or a pleural effusion. Allows re-expansion of the underlying lung. Must prevent entry of air or drained fluid back into the chest. A chest drain must therefore have three components : An unobstructed chest drain ;A collecting container below chest level ;A one-way mechanism such as water seal or Heimlich valve. 6, record 9, English, - chest%20tube
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Chest drains incorporate the use of a one-way valve to drain fluid or air from the pleural cavity. The valve prevents back-flow of air and fluid into the pleural cavity. They are indicated for use when collections of fluid or air are present in the pleural space, and by draining the collection they restore efficient gaseous exchange. 7, record 9, English, - chest%20tube
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 5 CONT
Chest tubes are inserted to drain blood, fluid, or air and to allow the lungs to fully expand. The tube is placed between the ribs and into the space between the inner lining and the outer lining of the lung (pleural space). 8, record 9, English, - chest%20tube
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- drain thoracique
1, record 9, French, drain%20thoracique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pose et le retrait du drain thoracique sont des soins très douloureux et très traumatisants pour l'enfant, d'où l'intérêt d'une prise en charge optimale de la douleur. 2, record 9, French, - drain%20thoracique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-07-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- chest tube insertion
1, record 10, English, chest%20tube%20insertion
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- chest drainage tube insertion 2, record 10, English, chest%20drainage%20tube%20insertion
correct
- tube thoracostomy 3, record 10, English, tube%20thoracostomy
correct
- chest tube thoracostomy 4, record 10, English, chest%20tube%20thoracostomy
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedure to place a flexible, hollow drainage tube into the chest in order to remove an abnormal collection of air or fluid from the pleural space. 5, record 10, English, - chest%20tube%20insertion
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A chest tube insertion involves the surgical placement of a hollow, flexible drainage tube into the chest. 2, record 10, English, - chest%20tube%20insertion
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chest tube insertions are usually performed as an emergency procedure. Chest tubes are used to treat conditions that can cause the lung to collapse, which occurs because blood or air in the pleural space can hamper the ability of a patient to breath. There are four common conditions that can require surgical chest tube insertion, including: pneumothorax (air leak from the lung into the chest); hemothorax (bleeding into the chest); empyema (lung abscess or pus in the chest); pneumothorax or hemothorax after surgery or from trauma to the chest. 5, record 10, English, - chest%20tube%20insertion
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chest tube thoracostomy is done to drain fluid, blood, or air from the space around the lungs. Some diseases, such as pneumonia and cancer, can cause an excess amount of fluid or blood to build up in the space around the lungs(called a pleural effusion). Also, some severe injuries of the chest wall can cause bleeding around the lungs. Sometimes, the lung can be accidentally punctured allowing air to gather outside the lung, causing its collapse(called a pneumothorax). Chest tube thoracostomy(commonly referred to as "putting in a chest tube") involves placing a hollow plastic tube between the ribs and into the chest to drain fluid or air from around the lungs. The tube is often hooked up to a suction machine to help with drainage. The tube remains in the chest until all or most of the air or fluid has drained out, usually a few days. Occasionally special medicines are given through a chest tube. [...] 4, record 10, English, - chest%20tube%20insertion
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Tube thoracostomy is insertion of a tube into the pleural space. It is used to drain air or fluid from the chest(eg, for large or recurrent effusion refractory to thoracentesis, pneumothorax, complicated parapneumonic effusions, empyema, and hemothorax) and to perform pleurodesis or fibrinolytic adhesiolysis. 6, record 10, English, - chest%20tube%20insertion
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- insertion du drain thoracique
1, record 10, French, insertion%20du%20drain%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- insertion de drain thoracique 1, record 10, French, insertion%20de%20drain%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
- thoracostomie 2, record 10, French, thoracostomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Création d'une ouverture dans la paroi thoracique, dans le but de réduire une pression intrathoracique excessive. 2, record 10, French, - insertion%20du%20drain%20thoracique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'insertion du drain thoracique rétablit la pression pulmonaire négative du thorax, ce qui a pour effet de faciliter la distension des poumons, d'améliorer la respiration et les échanges gazeux, de diminuer la douleur et de favoriser la guérison du parenchyme pulmonaire atteint. 1, record 10, French, - insertion%20du%20drain%20thoracique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-07-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- egophony
1, record 11, English, egophony
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- aegophony 2, record 11, English, aegophony
correct, Great Britain
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nasal sound, somewhat like the bleat of a goat, heard in auscultation of the chest when the subject speaks in a normal tone. Heard in pleural effusion. 1, record 11, English, - egophony
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "egophony" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 11, English, - egophony
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- égophonie
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9gophonie
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- voix chevrotante 1, record 11, French, voix%20chevrotante
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «égophonie» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A9gophonie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-04-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pleurodesis
1, record 12, English, pleurodesis
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Methotrexate was also contraindicated by pleural effusion and the risk of delayed excretion of methotrexate causing increased toxicity. The patient chose instead to have a doxycycline pleurodesis. Unfortunately, this procedure was unsuccessful and pleural fluid reaccumulated, causing further shortness of breath. 2, record 12, English, - pleurodesis
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Doxycycline pleurodesis for pneumothorax in patients with AIDS. (In Chest, 1994, 105 (3) 823-825, cited in PASCAL data bank.) 3, record 12, English, - pleurodesis
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pleurodèse
1, record 12, French, pleurod%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- symphise pleurale 2, record 12, French, symphise%20pleurale
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs agents chimiques ont été utilisés, en les injectant dans la cavité pleurale, pour créer des adhésions entre les 2 feuillets pleuraux et par conséquent favoriser la symphyse pleurale[...] La rentabilité du talcage pleural, selon plusieurs auteurs, est supérieure à celle de la symphyse pleurale par tétracycline. 2, record 12, French, - pleurod%C3%A8se
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les indications de la pleurodèse sont dominées par les pneumothorax récidivants ou chroniques et les pleurésies néoplasiques. Cependant certaines pleurésies mécaniques et des chylothorax secondaires échappent à un traitement étiologique efficace et évoluent vers des récidives fréquentes ou la chronicité nécessitant aussi le recours à une symphyse pleurale thérapeutique. Différents agents et moyens permettent d'atteindre un tel objectif. (Relevé dans Revue de pneumologie clinique, 1994, 50 (2) 51-56, cité dans la base de données PASCAL.) 1, record 12, French, - pleurod%C3%A8se
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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