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An. esp. pediatr. (Ed. impr) ; 55(1): 76-79, jul. 2001.
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-1898

ABSTRACT

La pleurodesis química consiste en la fusión de ambas capas pleurales tras el contacto con determinadas sustancias, y se emplea como tratamiento de derrames persistentes o recurrentes que no responden a otras medidas terapéuticas. Su práctica está extendida en adultos (fundamentalmente en derrames pleurales malignos), mientras que la experiencia en niños es escasa. La intervención de Fontan constituye el tratamiento de la atresia tricuspídea y otras cardiopatías que se comportan como un ventrículo único. Con frecuencia, esta técnica presenta complicaciones derivadas de la retención de líquidos (edemas, ascitis, derrame pleural y pericárdico y enteropatía pierdeproteínas). Ante la existencia de derrame pleural prolongado o recurrente, la pleurodesis química a través del tubo de drenaje constituye una alternativa de tratamiento segura y fiable. Se comunica el caso de una paciente afectada de atresia tricuspídea que presentó derrame pleural y pericárdico persistentes tras intervención de Fontan, requiriendo pleurodesis química con tetraciclina para su resolución (AU)


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Child , Female , Humans , Pleurodesis , Tetracyclines , Fontan Procedure , Pleural Effusion
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An Esp Pediatr ; 55(1): 76-9, 2001 Jul.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11412475

ABSTRACT

Chemical pleurodesis consists of the fusion of both pleural layers after contact with certain substances, and is used in the treatment of prolonged or recurrent pleural effusions refractory to other therapeutic approaches. This procedure has been extensively used in adults with malignant pleural effusion but has rarely been used in children. The Fontan technique is used in the treatment of tricuspid atresia and other heart diseases that act as a single ventricle. This technique frequently presents complications due to fluid retention (edema, ascites, pleural and pericardial effusions and protein-losing enteropathy). With persistent or recurrent pleural effusion, chemical pleurodesis through the drainage tube might constitute a safe and reliable alternative treatment. We report the case of a female patient with tricuspid atresia, who presented recurrent pleural effusion after undergoing the Fontan procedure. The disorder was resolved by chemical pleurodesis with tetracycline.


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Fontan Procedure/adverse effects , Pleural Effusion/therapy , Pleurodesis , Tetracyclines/administration & dosage , Child , Female , Humans , Pleural Effusion/etiology
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