Tag archives for pleural effusion

Complications of Small Bore (Pigtail) Catheter Compared to Large Bore Catheter in Pleural Effusion Drainage

Shira Nour Rizana,1 Widirahardjo,1 Noni Novisari Soeroso,2 Putri Chairani Eyanoer2 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik, Medan 2Epi-Treat Unit Lembaga Penelitian Pengembangan Masyarakat Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan Abstract Background: Placement of large bore catheher is an invasive procedure with potential morbidity and complications. In contrast, pigtail catheter […]

Characteristics and Etiology of Pleura Effusion in Arifin Achmad Hospital Pekanbaru

Indra Yovi,1 Dewi Anggraini,2 Suci Ammalia3 1SMF/KJF Pulmonologi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau, RSUD Arifin Achmad, Riau 2KJF Mikkrobiologi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau 3Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau Abstract Background: The etiology of pleural effusion is variable, but “unknown etiology”, obtained up to 20% of cases in various studyreports. Patients with pleural effusion require early and proper […]

Characteristic of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer with Pleural Efusion

Fariha Ramadhaniah,1 Achmad Mulawarman,2 Evlina Suzanna,1 Lucia Rizka Andalucia1 1Bagian Penelitian dan Pengembangan, RS Kanker Dharmais, Jakarta 2Kepala Staf Medis Fungsional Paru, RS Kanker Dharmais, Jakarta Abstract Background: Pleural effusion is usually as a complication of lung cancer, especially in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The prognosis of patients with pleural effusion is very limited, […]

Clinical Characteristic of Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Procedure in Pulmonary Diseases in Dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta

Agung Setiadi, Ana Rima, Jatu Aphridasari, Yusup Subagyo Sutanto Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, Rs Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Abstract Background: Bronchoscopy is a common invasive diagnostical procedure in clinical respiratory practice.This study described characteristic of patients who had performed fiberoptic bronchoscopy in Dr. Moewardi hospital. Methods: This study design was retrospective descriptive […]

Common Causes of Pleural Effusion in Hospitalized Patient

Eddy Surjanto, Yusup Subagyo Sutanto, Jatu Aphridasari, Leonardo Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RS Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Abstract Background: Pleural effusion is abnormal accumulation of pleural fluid in pleural cavity, which is caused by excessive transudation or exudation from pleural surface and complication of various diseases. The aim of this […]

Characteristics Vascular Endhothelial Growth Factor, Glucose, Lactate Dehidro- genase and Protein Level in Non Malignant and Malignant Pleural Effusion

Magy Satolom, Nunuk Sri Muktiati, Ngakan Putu Parsama Putra, Asri Maharani Abstract Introduction: Diagnosing the etiology of pleural effusion is sometimes a challenging medical problem, and there is an urgent need to identify new fluid markers to differentiate malignant from non malignant pleural effusion. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of […]

Characteristic of Pleural Effusion in Persahabatan Hospital

Rita Khairani, Elisna Syahruddin, Lia Gardenia Partakusuma Abstract Background: Pleural effusion is abnormal accumulation of pleural fluid in pleural cavity, which is caused by excessive transudation or exudation form pleural surface and as complication of various diseases. The aim of this study was to understand the characteristic of pleural effusion. Methods: This study was an […]

Editorial: Efusi Pleura Ganas dan Sistem TNM untuk Staging Kanker Paru Jenis Karsinoma Bukan Sel Kecil (KPKBSK) Versi 7, UICC 2009

Syahruddin E. J Respir Indones. 2010;30(3):132-3. Rongga pleura dalam keadaan normal berisi sekitar 10 – 20 ml efusi yang berfungsi dalam proses pernapasan. Akumulasi efusi melebihi volume normal dapat menimbulkan gangguan, memberikan gejala klinis dan terdeteksi pada pemeriksaan klinis dan radiologis disebut dengan efusi pleura. Volume efusi dan penyebab terjadinya efusi pleura sangat mempengaruhi klinis […]

A Retrospective Study : Clinical and Diagnostic Characteristics in Advanced Stage of Lung Cancer Patients with Pleural Effusion in Persahabatan Hospital 2004 – 2007

Syahruddin E, Pratama AD, Arief N. J Respir Indones. 2010;30(3):146-51 Introduction : Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are caused most commonly by carcinomas of the breast, lung, gastrointestinal tract or ovary and by lymphomas. In male patients about half of malignant effusions are caused by lung cancer. With lung cancer, a malignant pleural effusion may be […]

Efusi Pleura Ganas Pada Kanker Paru

Syahruddin E, Hudoyo A, Arief N. J Respir Indones. 2009;29(4). Rongga pleura dalam keadaan normal berisi sekitar 10 – 20 ml cairan yang berfungsi sebagai pelicin agar paru dapat bergerak dengan leluasa saat bernapas. Akumulasi cairan melebihi volume normal dan menimbulkan gangguan jika cairan yang diproduksi oleh pleura parietal dan viseral tidak mampu diserap oleh […]