Hemothorax

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369 relevant articles (14 outcomes, 13 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Hemorrhage within the pleural cavity.

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 377

Pleural Diseases: 254

Hemothorax: 369

Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions

Pathologic Processes: 2442

Hemorrhage: 53419

Hemothorax: 369

Hemopneumothorax: 60

Related Diseases

1.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
2.	Pneumothorax
3.	Empyema
4.	Pleural Effusion (Pleural Effusions)
5.	Hemorrhage

Experts

1.	Kavoussi, Louis R: 2 articles (04/2007 - 03/2007)
2.	Sulman, Aaron: 2 articles (04/2007 - 03/2007)
3.	Muntener, Michael: 2 articles (04/2007 - 03/2007)
4.	Brito, Fábio Augusto R: 2 articles (04/2007 - 03/2007)
5.	Romero, Frederico R: 2 articles (04/2007 - 03/2007)
6.	Park, S-M: 1 article (10/2008)
7.	Kwak, Y-T: 1 article (10/2008)
8.	Fleisig, A: 1 article (07/2008)
9.	Karmy-Jones, Riyad: 1 article (07/2008)
10.	Holevar, M: 1 article (07/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Hemothorax:

1.	Streptokinase FDA Link 04/01/2009 - "Intrapleural streptokinase treatment for postoperative coagulated hemothorax in a newborn." 04/01/2005 - "CONCLUSION: We conclude that intrapleural streptokinase increases resolution of clot in the pleural space and decreases pleural thickening and adhesion in experimental minimal clotted hemothorax in ewes. " 04/01/2005 - "Use of intrapleural streptokinase in experimental minimal clotted hemothorax." 03/01/2003 - "[Topical fibrinolysis with streptokinase in coagulated hemothorax]" 03/01/2001 - "CONCLUSION: Treatment of coagulated hemothorax with intrapleural infusion of streptokinase is a useful procedure and avoid the need for surgical drainage of hemothorax." Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Tissue Plasminogen Activator (Alteplase)FDA Link 01/01/2006 - "Hemothorax following administration of intrapleural alteplase." 12/01/1999 - "Hemothorax under thrombolytic therapy with recombinant tissue: plasminogen activator (rt-PA) in a 16-year-old girl." 12/01/2004 - "BACKGROUND: This study is aimed at evaluating the safety and efficacy of intrapleural tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) for complicated pleural effusions, including posttraumatic hemothorax. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Vitamin K FDA Link 02/01/1994 - "A three day old male, term infant with hemothorax due to hemorrhagic disease of the newborn was treated successfully with vitamin K and thoracocentesis. " 02/01/1994 - "Exclusive breast feeding and absence of vitamin K prophylaxis were important diagnostic clues, although hemothorax as a sole manifestation of hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is rare. " 10/01/2007 - "Hemothorax as presentation of late vitamin-K-deficient bleeding in a 1-month-old infant with homozygous alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency." 01/01/1991 - "Hemorrhagic cardiomyopathy and hemothorax in vitamin K deficient mice." Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	recombinant FVIIa (rFVIIa)IBA 09/01/2006 - "Hemothorax in a nonhemophilic patient can be successfully treated with rFVIIa." 09/01/2006 - "Successful treatment of intractable hemothorax with recombinant factor VIIa in a nonhemophilic patient." 09/01/1998 - "[Successful treatment of hemothorax with recombinant factor VIIa in a hemophilic child with inhibitor]" 09/01/2006 - "We report a case of catastrophic hemothorax in which bleeding was stopped by administration of rFVIIa. " 01/01/2006 - "The subsequent development of hemothorax in the present case indicates that a more protracted course of recombinant FVIIa is justified following pericardiocentesis for pericardial bleeding in hemophilia with inhibitors. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Fibrinolytic Agents (Antithrombotic Agents)IBA 07/01/1998 - "CONCLUSION: The use of intrapleural fibrinolytic agents has resulted in resolution of clotted hemothorax with an overall success rate of 91.7%. " 05/01/1994 - "Intrapleural instillation of thrombolytic agents has been useful in the treatment of hemothorax when thoracostomy tube drainage is unsuccessful. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
6.	Plasmin (Fibrinolysin)FDA Link 08/01/1964 - "STUDY OF FIBRINOLYSIN ON CLOTTED HEMOTHORAX." 07/01/1959 - "Treatment of clotted hemothorax with fibrinolysin." 12/01/1978 - "On the grounds of the studies of plasmin potential and active antiplasmin of the exudate a method of local fibrionolytic therapy of coagulated hemothorax with intrapleural injections of fibrinilysis activators was devised. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
7.	OxygenIBA 02/01/2002 - "The concept that hypovolemia and oxygen debt is an early primary problem that plays an important role in low flow and poor tissue perfusion states is supported by direct observation of massive hemorrhage, estimated blood loss of hemoperitoneum and hemothorax at the time of surgery, and prior studies in the literature that documented blood volume deficits in posttraumatic and postoperative patients who subsequently developed organ failures and death." 07/01/2004 - "Management of pulmonary contusion, pulmonary laceration, pneumothorax or hemothorax by oxygen inhalation, respirator assist and chest drainage can usually result in complete recovery. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
8.	Antiplasmin (alpha 2 Antiplasmin)IBA 12/01/1978 - "On the grounds of the studies of plasmin potential and active antiplasmin of the exudate a method of local fibrionolytic therapy of coagulated hemothorax with intrapleural injections of fibrinilysis activators was devised. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
9.	tranilast (N 5')IBA 12/18/2005 - "The incidence of complications was 2.4% (10/409 sessions), including intraperitoneal hemorrhage (n=2), biliary duct stricture (n=1), hemothorax (n=1), bowel perforation (n=1) and needle tract seeding (n=5). " 03/01/2004 - "Late complications (after a month) were pericarditis and pericardial effusion (n = 5; 1.5%), bar displacement (n = 4; 1.2%), and hemothorax (n = 3; 0.9%). " 06/01/1990 - "Complications included pneumothorax (n = 5), hemoptysis (n = 1), and hemothorax (n = 1). " 02/01/2009 - "The morbidity observed included empyema (n =5), pneumothorax (n =2), bronchopleural fistula (n =2) and hemothorax (n =2). " 01/01/2006 - "Complications included failure to place the CVC (n = 86), arterial puncture (n = 18), improper position (n = 14), pneumothorax (n = 5 in 258 subclavian and internal jugular attempts), hematoma (n = 3), hemothorax (n = 1), and asystolic cardiac arrest of unknown etiology (n = 1). " Order ALL the reference details at left...
10.	Streptodornase and StreptokinaseIBA 06/17/1953 - "[Congenital hemothorax, use of varidase.]" 06/10/1953 - "[Chronic or coagulated hemothorax; surgery and use of varidase.]" 07/01/1952 - "The treatment of hemothorax; with particular reference to the use of streptokinase and streptodornase." 07/03/1954 - "[Streptokinase and streptodornase therapy of empyema and postoperative hemothorax.]" 04/01/1954 - "[Treatment of hemothorax-empyema with streptokinase and streptodornase.]" Order ALL the reference details at left...

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Thoracostomy 03/01/1997 - "Altogether, 26 of the 240 study patients had hemothorax, as confirmed by tube thoracostomy or CT. " 07/01/2008 - "CONCLUSIONS: The presence of residual hemothorax detected by CXR after tube thoracostomy should prompt further efforts, including thoracoscopy, to drain it. " 05/01/2007 - "RESULTS: Of 203 patients with a traumatic hemothorax, managed by tube thoracostomy, 25 (12.3%) developed an UTH. " 05/01/2007 - "BACKGROUND: Tube thoracostomy is usually sufficient treatment for traumatic hemothorax. " 04/01/2005 - "OBJECTIVE: In clotted hemothorax, both thoracocentesis and closed tube thoracostomy will not be able to evacuate the pleural cavity especially if it is minimal. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Debridement 05/01/1991 - "Enzymatic debridement of the pleural cavity for retained hemothorax or empyema is a frequently overlooked option. " 09/01/1998 - "We conclude that early OVT in the military field hospital for continued bleeding, clotted hemothorax, and continued major air leakage has several advantages in military patients with PFAWT: early definition and management of organ injury; identification and control of bleeding in most instances; earlier and more accurate assessment for thoracotomy; vigorous lavage and removal of projectiles such as bone fragments and evacuation of clotted hemothorax; early debridement with suture closure of the thoracic wall canal; and minimal postoperative pain with dramatically reduced suppurative sequelae and bronchopleural fistulae." 06/01/2002 - "Operative procedures included fibrinopurulent empyema with debridement and decortication in 15 children, biopsy and(or) resection of mediastinal tumor in 11, bullectomy and cystectomy of the lung in 6, lobectomy with huge cyst of the lung or sequestration in 5, clearance of hemothorax in 2, and exploration, and repair of diaphragmatic hernia in 2. RESULTS The mean operative time was 74 minutes (range 30 to 220 minutes). " 02/01/2008 - "The thoracoscopic approach was used for decortication and debridement for empyema in 79 patients, wedge resection for lung lesions in 37, exposure for correction of scoliosis in 26, excision or biopsy of an extrapulmonary mass in 26, operation for spontaneous pneumothorax in 25, lung biopsy for a diffuse parenchymal process in 15, lobectomy in 9, repair of esophageal atresia with a tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF) in 8, clearance of the pleural space for hemothorax or effusion in 3, diagnosis for trauma in 1, and repair of bronchopleural fistula in 1. Conversion was required in 3 patients, all of whom were undergoing a lobectomy. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis) 01/01/1985 - "Delayed onset of hemothorax: an unusual complication of subclavian access for hemodialysis." 01/01/1984 - "Delayed onset of hemothorax: an unusual complication of subclavian access for hemodialysis." 06/01/2009 - "Bedside ultrasonic detection of massive hemothorax due to superior vena cava perforation after hemodialysis catheter insertion." 01/01/2008 - "[Late-onset hemothorax after left jugular vein catheterization for hemodialysis]" 09/01/2007 - "Transesophageal echocardiography for diagnosis of acute hemothorax during the insertion of hemodialysis catheter." Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Thoracotomy 10/01/2009 - "Hemothorax in the contralateral site is definitely unexpected after thoracotomy. " 10/01/2009 - "Enigmatic contralateral hemothorax after left thoracotomy." 04/01/2009 - "Emergency thoracotomy was done for diffuse hemothorax in the left thoracic cavity. " 05/01/2008 - "Two patients underwent emergency thoracotomies with the Cell Saver to treat massive hemothorax and made full recoveries. " 11/01/2006 - "In the second patient, emergency thoracotomy was required to perform hemostasis following perforation of the pulmonary artery with massive hemothorax. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) 09/01/2005 - "Chemotherapy started after the hemothorax had improved. " 02/01/2007 - "Due to hematological consequences resulting from chemotherapy and oral anticoagulation, the patient presented with regular hemothorax and anemia. " 09/01/1992 - "In the early period up to 1986, our treatment of acute type III dissection was anti-hypertension drug therapy as a rule, and Collins operations were performed in two cases of progressive hemothorax. " 12/01/1989 - "He was treated by external radiation and chemotherapy, but left hemothorax developed and he died of respiratory failure on the 76th day in hospital. " 05/01/2000 - "[Hemothorax and retroperitoneal hematoma with the secondary posthemorrhagic anemia as a complication of oral anticoagulant and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy]" Order ALL the reference details at left...

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