Extract
Pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of pleural transudates has widely been described in the literature [1–3]. Except for left heart failure, which requires diuretics, thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis appears to be a safe and effective therapeutic option [4–6]. We report the case of a woman who presented with a sudden pleural fluid formation from her parietal pleura during a talc pleurodesis for a recurrent transudative pleural effusion. We discuss the pathophysiology of this phenomenon.
Abstract
Pleural transudative effusion arises from imbalances between the hydrostatic and/or oncotic pressures. Temperature drop following talc poudrage through a spray may accentuate the pressure changes induced by superior vena cava syndrome. http://ow.ly/EpZm30nwVZj
Footnotes
Conflict of interest: D. Basille has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: K. Chevalier has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: C. Andrejak has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: V. Jounieaux has nothing to disclose.
- Received December 19, 2018.
- Accepted December 21, 2018.
- Copyright ©ERS 2019
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