A case of chylothorax treated curatively with Sapylin, a streptococcus preparation.
J Zhejiang Univ Sci B
; 8(12): 885-7, 2007 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Chylothorax is an uncommon disease where fatty fluid accumulates within the chest cavity. Conservative management, including repeated thoracentesis or pleurodesis, seems to be suitable to most cases. Herein, we present a case of efficacious pleurodesis by intrapleural injection of Sapylin, a streptococcus preparation, for the treatment of chylothorax. A 52-year-old non-smoking female farmer was diagnosed as idiopathic chylothorax after we ruled out possible causes including chest trauma, lymphoma, lung cancer, filariasis, tuberculosis, and etc. Two-time intra-thoracic injection of 3 Klinische Einheit (KE) Sapylin achieved rapid and effective control of chylothorax with no severe side effects. Sapylin may facilitate pleurodesis by producing a strong inflammatory response.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Streptococcus
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Produtos Biológicos
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Vacinas Bacterianas
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Quilotórax
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Zhejiang Univ Sci B
Assunto da revista:
BIOLOGIA
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MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China