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Persistent chylothorax in lymphangioleiomyomatosis treated by intrapleural instillation of povidone.

Abstract
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, idiopathic disease affecting young women often complicated by refractory and difficult to manage chylothorax. We report one case of a patient who received a bilateral lung transplantation for LAM presenting a refractory chylothorax. The instillation of povidone iodine in the pleural space was effective in inducing pleurodesis.
AuthorsGiovanna Rizzardi, Monica Loy, Giuseppe Marulli, Federico Rea
JournalEuropean journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (Eur J Cardiothorac Surg) Vol. 34 Issue 1 Pg. 214-5 (Jul 2008) ISSN: 1010-7940 [Print] Germany
PMID18455413 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Povidone
Topics
  • Adult
  • Chylothorax (etiology, therapy)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms (complications, surgery)
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (complications, surgery)
  • Pleurodesis (methods)
  • Povidone (administration & dosage)

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